This document summarizes the key metrics and design of a proposed high-density housing prototype organized around multiple courtyard layouts. The project aims to provide housing for families in an urban setting while creating green outdoor spaces. It analyzes the layout of different courtyard configurations and their impacts on metrics like unit mix, density, and efficiency. The document also explores arranging courtyard blocks in three-dimensional configurations to maximize sunlight access and mix housing types.

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7 Structurally Glazed Insulated Glass
1 8 Insulated Metal Stud Cavity Wall
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48. A New Prototype for High Density Housing
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49. location

50. Grand
MLK
I-5 Interchange
Lloyd Shopping
Rose Quarter District
Entertainment
District
lightrail
MAX Station
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51. RXd
ne Clackamas
CXd CXd
ne 3rd ave
ne 2nd ave
MLK
ne Wasco
I-5
RXd
ne Multnomah

52. ne Clackamas
Site Data:
ne 2nd ave
ne 3rd ave
100x100: 10,000sf
MLK
Zone: RXd hd res
FAR: 9:1
Height: 250’
ne Wasco

53. the courtyard type: adapted

54. Open
Definition Definition
The courtyard prototype in section.
Open

55. courtyard housing: goals
Portland’s Schools, Families, and Housing Initiative
Retain and attract families
Foster urban outdoor spaces
versatile green spaces
stormwater management
community interaction
secure space for residents
provide connection to the larger urban context

56. Definition
Definition
The courtyard prototype compressed for a small footprint site.
Open Open

57. Definition
Open Open
Definition
Reorienting the axis of the open space.

58. Open Open
Definition
A new axis for sprawl.

59. A
B
A vertical neighborhood.

60. A
B
Modulating the vertical neighborhood to achieve desired housing goals.

61. A
B
The neighborhood’s meter.

63. A
Structural Transfer
Structural Transfer
B
Creating a community open space.

64. A
B
Shifting the surrounding massing to maximaize sunlight.

65. metrics.

66. = 1 Unit
= 1 Adult Resident
= 1 Child Resident

67. = 1 Unit
= 1 Adult Resident
= 1 Child Resident
90.1% Efficient
Roof Garden
A
Roof Garden
99 Roof Garden Roof Garden
13
12
11 11 11 11
10 10 10 10
9 9 9 9
8
7
198 8
7
8
7
8
7
Playground Playground Playground Playground
6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5
4 4 4 4
3
72 3 3 3
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor

68. A 99
198
72
89.9% Efficient
Roof Garden
Roof Garden 14
B
Roof Garden
121 Roof Garden
13
12
13
12
11 11 11 11
10 10 10 10
9 9 9 9
8
7
242 8
7
8
7
8
7
Playground Playground Playground Playground
6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5
42
4 4 4 4
3 3 3 3
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor

69. B 121
242
42
89.9% Efficient
Roof Garden
Roof Garden 14
C
Roof Garden
121 13
12
13
12
Roof Garden
12
11 11 11 11
10 10 10 10
9 9 9 9
8
7
220 8
7
8
7
8
7
Playground Playground Playground Playground
6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5
66
4 4 4 4
3 3 3 3
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor

70. C 121
220
66
88.3% Efficient
Roof Garden
Roof Garden 14
D
13
12
117 13
12
Roof Garden
12
Roof Garden
12
11 11 11 11
10 10 10 10
9
9 9 9
8
7
162 8
7
8
7
8
7
6
Playground Playground Playground
Playground
6 6 6
5
5 5 5
4
72
4 4 4
3
3 3 3
2
2 2 2
1
1 1 1
Ground Floor
Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor

71. D 117
162
72
88.9% Efficient
Roof Garden
14
E 13
12
112 Roof Garden
12
Roof Garden
12
Roof Garden
12
11 11 11 11
10 10 10 10
9 9
9 9
8
7
168 8
7
8
7
8
7
6 6
Playground Playground
Playground Playground
6 6
5 5
5 5
4 4
4 4
3
56 3
3
2
3
2
2 2
1 1
1 1
Ground Floor Ground Floor
Ground Floor Ground Floor

72. E 112
168
56
90.1% Efficient
F Roof Garden
12
108 Roof Garden
12
Roof Garden
12
11 11 11
10 10 10
9 9
9
8
7
216 8
7
8
7
6 6
Playground
Playground Playground
6
5 5
5
4 4
4
3
120 3
2
3
2
2
1 1
1
Ground Floor Ground Floor
Ground Floor

73. F 108
216
120
89.9% Efficient: Best Large Family
G Roof Garden
12
96 Roof Garden
12
11 11
10 10
9 9
8
7
192 8
7
6 6
Playground Playground
5 5
4 4
3
2
144 3
2
1 1
Ground Floor Ground Floor

74. G 96
192
144
89.9% Efficient: Best Small Family
G Roof Garden
12
132
11
10
9
8
7
240
6
Playground
5
4
3
2
24
1
Ground Floor

75. three dimensional mix.

76. LARGE FAMILY BLOCK: 7 Floors
1
56
112
1
56
84
112
84
55
SMALL FAMILY BLOCK: 5 Floors
100
55
10
100
10
72

77. 100
10 LARGE FAMILY BLOCK: 9 Floors
2 72
144
66
2 72
144
33
66
60
6
SMALL FAMILY BLOCK: 3 Floors
33
60
6
3&4 88

78. 60
6
SMALL FAMILY BLOCK: 8 Floors
3&4 88
160
3&4 88
16
160
16 32
64
LARGE FAMILY BLOCK: 4 Floors
48
32
64
48

79. 16
33
LARGE FAMILY BLOCK: 4 Floors
60
6 32
64
48
SMALL FAMILY BLOCK: 8 Floors
3&4 88
160
16
Final 77
140
32
64 14
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