Radical Housing

An essential designguide for architects and others interested in innovative housing typologiesRadical Housingexplores the planning, technical, financial, health-based and social backgroundfor developing multi-generational homes and co-living. Abundantly illustratedwith case studies and plans from projects across the UK and abroad, this book aimsto inform and inspire the delivery of alternative approaches to affordable andflexible housing, and is an essential text for architecture practitioners,students, and community groups.Offers inspiration andinnovative ideas for customer-led housing and deliverable solutions fromthe UK and abroad. Practical focus,particularly around deliverability, giving readers an understanding of theplanning and legislative framework, and helping them to negotiating aspeedier path through the process of obtaining consentsDemonstrates how alternativehousing models can help to deliver the number of affordable homes needed,exploring finance and land availability. Offers a sustainable visionof the future, since new homes must be flexible and adaptable over time sothey can meet the changing needs of families and communities.Outlines the social benefitsto society beyond the provision of homes for those in need anddemonstrates through case studies that it is also important to establishsupportive, caring and stimulating environments for people tothrive.