Delicate villa

Author: Bahman Man (Spain)
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book's copyright is imported from Spain, featuring 26 examples of micro-housing architectural designs. The sample houses are arranged in order from largest to smallest, with the smallest area being only 32 m2. They demonstrate various architectural techniques for designing houses in narrow site spaces. Designing micro-housing requires solving complex issues ranging from form and function to structural systems and technology, as well as establishing precise and efficient goals to simplify work as much as possible. Additionally, this book explores how to utilize many mature technologies and techniques to create diverse interior spaces.
The book includes 26 examples of micro-housing architectural designs, all with practical areas smaller than 120 m2, referred to as "delicate villas." They showcase various architectural techniques for designing houses in narrow site spaces. Designing micro-housing involves solving complex issues from form and function to structural systems and technology. This requires establishing precise and efficient goals to address a series of problems in small-scale architecture. To simplify this process, the first step is to determine the basic functions of the house, while also identifying the functions considered important by the client.
Secondly, structural elements or components are often used to serve two or more functions simultaneously, optimizing usable space. From a regulatory perspective, micro-housing must be based on reasonable planning. Typically, a design with right angles is best for maximizing space utilization. Additionally, walls not only occupy space but also make rooms appear smaller. Conversely, people seek separate, spacious, and continuous spaces that can accommodate multiple functions. Due to the scale of the structure—often related to engineering—micro-housing tends to use basic, lightweight structural systems, typically wooden frames or thin metal components.
The examples in this book are arranged in descending order of size, down to houses as small as 32 m2. In such small spaces, compact furniture is inevitably used.