Housing can be used to satisfy man's needs on all five levels as identified by Maslow, although in the context of Tshwane, South Africa, housing decisions are especially guided by a great need for safety as well as status. Townhouse living offers a secure living environment for residents, while simultaneously providing an adequate status living option that is generally accepted by the public. Along with several advantages townhouse living provides, there are also significant negative aspects. The main consideration for this study is the fact that all of the units in a given complex look either the same or very similar, leaving no room for differentiation amongst the units. This can become problematic, since theory suggest that all people have a need to be unique, and when placed in a situation where they are perceived as being highly similar to others, as in a townhouse complex, people will tend to act in a counter-conforming manner. The only viable option available to the residents lies in the interior of their homes. Much has been published to date concerning the need to be unique and the expression thereof within the clothing environment, but only limited research has been done to explore townhouse residents‟ need to express their extended selves in the interior of their homes. The study involved 182 respondents of both genders, who lived in townhouse complexes in Tshwane. They completed a structured questionnaire, which investigated who was responsible for decisions regarding the interior design and décor of their homes, identified their most valued objects, as well as the reason why it is regarded as such, whether or not they restricted guests to their social zones of their homes, as well as whether they portrayed their social selves to onlookers, their level of need for uniqueness, their buyer behaviour, the source of interior inspirations and lastly, a section on the overall satisfaction they might have with residing within a townhouse complex. One qualitative section, the identification and motivation on their valued objects, was included to gain insight into what type of objects are regarded as valuable, supported by motivations on why it is regarded as valuable. Data collection was especially time consuming, since it was difficult to gain access to townhouse complexes. Convenient snowball sampling proved to be the only option viable to collect the data. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics as well as factor analysis. Respondents indicated that interior professionals were seldom, if ever, asked to assist with the design and décor of their homes and that furniture was their most valued interior objects for social, rather than private reasons. Respondents furthermore indicated that they wished to restrict guests to the social zones of their homes as far as possible and that those respondents who resided in their homes for less than five years preferred their social selves to be displayed, while respondents who resided in their homes for more than five years chose to display a limited version of their personal selves as well. Respondents showed an average inkling to express their extended selves in a counter conforming manner, with the creative choice counter conforming motivation being the most popular option. Their buyer behaviour supported their need for uniqueness, in that the objects purchased for the interior of their homes had to be aesthetic and original. The most prominent source of interior inspiration originated from interior shows and thereafter the respondent's family. The majority of interior shows guide and encourage the viewer to attempt the design and décor of their homes themselves, which may serve as an indication on why so few respondents made use of services provided by designers and decorators. The respondents agreed that, due to the fact that the exteriors appear the same or similar, greater attention is given to the interior of their homes, and that more unique products are sought to compensate for the lack of uniqueness in the complex. About half of the respondents did state, however, that presented with the option again, they would still choose to reside in a townhouse complex. Findings of this study will contribute to existing literature and will be useful to property developers, retail industry, interior designers and decorators in terms of marketing opportunities for their products, be it mass customization (property developers and retailers) or individual customization (interior designers and decorators) to tailor a product that will provide the illusion of uniqueness to potential consumers. Copyright / Dissertation (MConsumer Science)--University of Pretoria, 2012. / Consumer Science / unrestricted

As architects and planners explore ways to re-introduce housing and attract a stable population into the higher densities of urban environments, the inadequacies of both traditional urban and suburban models of housing become apparent. Issues such as entry, flow of interior space, connection between interior and exterior, dwelling identifiability, relation to the greater urban fabric and others present themselves as fertile territory for re-evaluation. This thesis explores one possible response to issues of residential form and identity in the context of a multi-use building at a prominent urban intersection. While the basic physical form of this project responds to the programatic needs of housing, allowing it to function in an efficient manner, the expression of this form attempts to speak to the individual acts of moving through and living in these dwellings. It is in elevating these activities of daily life beyond merely serving a utilitarian function that architecture finds its place; empowering them to ignite our spirits and enrich our souls. This is where architecture begins to engage in a dialogue with the dreams and aspirations we hold as a society. / Master of Architecture

The project addresses the construction of urban multipurpose buildings at the site of the former market hall in the Zelný trh square in Brno. The concept is based on the character of the place, a small allotment and historical monitoring the shape of the enclosing area of the square and Starobrněnská street. An interesting problem is also linked to the different heights of objects spalicek a townhouse on the corner of Town Hall Street, which is considering a proposal to reconstruct the original image.

This thesis deals with the completion and density of urban development. The area is located at an exposed place on the crossroad of Milada Horáková street and Francouzská streets in Brno. The disposal is deep and corner in a slightly sloping topography, surrounded by a busy city boulevard and urban block structure. The proposal is based on a pre-diploma thesis dealing with the analysis of close surroundings, visions for the 21st century city and the completion strategy. The starting point was a multifunctional building, which includes functions of housing, work and services. The main theme of the propsal is the interconnection of the inner and outer space in a compact townhouse.

The main objective of my diploma projest was to develop a comprehensive proposal for a town house at the intersection.This project detail design undeveloped parcel. The parcel stopping mainly apartment buildings and continues in the character of the street.

The topic of my thesis is living in the old Brno in the cadastral area of Old Brno . Currently selected area on the map of brownfiedlu of Brno and the question of his fate has become a hot topic. For the design of a successful revitalization area is necessary to think not only the local context , but also over the issue of sustainable development across the board , in the context of the current situation in the company and its vision of the future . Therefore, in my thesis I try to answer the upcoming questions . 1 / What today is sustainability ? 2 / As , influenced by the ideas of sustainability , access to urban planning ? 3 / Which new role and function should be proposed territory ? 4 / As a suggestion area involved in the existing urban structure ? 5 / How to turn onset territory in a sustainable , vibrant and healthy urban structure ? In spatial planning , I emphasized in terms of sustainable development into two functions . On the one hand, promote the development and direction needed to remove the obstacles . On the other hand, to protect the natural and cultural values of the area , which are irreplaceable and non-renewable . Both tasks I tried to balance because of slipping into one extreme, could block the necessary economic and social development or, conversely, to promote development without hindrance , while I was forced to sacrifice irreplaceable natural and cultural assets . There are more models of sustainable urban forms , but some feature are common . I decided in its proposal to create a compact urban structure with multiple functions and interconnection network of streets with the support of the public transport system , quality control environment and a high level of local government and the incorporation of green with the use of passive solar gains .

Student Ing. Lukáš Krempaský in his thesis will deal with design the new townhouses in Old Brno city. After selecting a particular place will deal the potential and design of various forms of housing, parking and mixing functions not only in the parterre. The focus of the thesis may be specified or modified by agreement with the supervisor.

Student Bc Jan Paulík in his thesis will deal with design the new townhouses in Old Brno city. After selecting a particular place will deal the potential and design of various forms of housing, parking and mixing functions not only in the parterre. The focus of the thesis may be specified or modified by agreement with the supervisor.

VISBO. Located on the island of Gotland, Visbo is a combination between the affordable townhouse and the sustainable Naturhus typology. This residential project intends to resolve both todays and the future demands on sustainable housing and how to create a better local community. Based on a case study of the ReGen Village, Visbo combines modern circular systems together with shared and collective spaces, forming a new townhouse typology designed to suit a wide spectrum of people. Through circular systems each building strives to become a producer of heat, energy and water. Large greenhouses make brief interruptions in the long row of townhouses, enabling new sources of light while blending inside, outside, private and collective. The greenhouse serves both as an extension of the private home as well as a connector between the different residences. Offering a shared space for social activities, farming and relaxation during an extended period of the year. Each greenhouse also has a separated area towards the street, dedicated to hold various communal functions such as shared workshops, home offices, a gym or a sauna. This new generation of townhouses offers a comfortable, affordable and sustainable way of life with a long-lasting perspective that cares for its inhabitants and our future.

In Stockholm today, there is a shortage in housing and one way to supply the market with new housing is through densification. This degree project investigates the possibility to improve an existing courtyard and surrounding through densification. By visiting six different courtyards a greater understanding of what factors that makes up a good courtyard was obtained. The doctoral thesis Uncommon ground written by Eva Minoura set the base for the deeper understanding of the structure of courtyards and what creates ownership within them. Based on the research a specification of requirements was developed describing how to carry out a socially sustainable densification. By locating areas with low ownership and build there, territorial boundaries can be changed. Densification with minimal effect economically and ethically on the neighborhood enables the current qualities and living to be kept and the densification is positive for the area. The importance of clear territorial ownership and respectful densification led the way for this suggestion of building densification. The purpose with the project is to highlight a densification which reshapes an existing territorial misuse. Thereby increasing the value, not only for the separate home, but the value of the area. The question is what values to follow and how to implement a densification according to them. The result is illustrated through drawings of a densification in Bärkinge, an area in the Stockholm suburb Tensta. The proposal is attached to the rapport. The proposal is a townhouse with four separate homes each 208 !". Its placement, corner to corner with existing development changes the territorial misuse by enclosing the previously open courtyard. The proposal is changeable homes, adaptable over the years. The entry level is flexible in the sense that it can be altered without large affection to the house. Each home stretches over three floors where the upper floors two and three are constructed in a typical Swedish family home layout with bedrooms on top and living and kitchen underneath. The project presents four alternative plans, one for the large family, one for multiple living, one with extra accessibility and the last with space for home office. The project is a suggestion of a building in a Swedish million dwelling area using ground territorial misused ground and making a new attractive area using studied preconditions for densification.