PLANS FOR LIVING

The two-story complex is set to fit three families of two, four and six. The building is sited adjacent to
surrounding buildings and close to the streets which creates an urban edge. On the rear of the building,
tenants are able to view the park from each of the residences which creates a green environment. The
hexagonal shaped modules allow for customized floor plans and maximizes solar potential and orientation in
the facades. The building is meant to be an example of sustainable design but it is not meant to blend in to
the setting.
Underground level. Ramp from the ground floor leads tenants to the basement parking garage that also
serves as a mechanical (building functions)/storage space.
Ground Level. The modules are separated into the two residences with the family of two residing on the left
in the two hexagons and the family of six residing in the remaining four hexagons. Each are allowed their
own private patio and separate entrances from the inner courtyard which leads from the street.

Second Level. The remaining modules are in the three hexagons which resides the family of four. They are
allowed a separate entrance from a stairway that leads to the street from the north-east. The family of four
are allowed their own private patio that is placed at the entrance. The private patio for the family of four is
also attached to the shared roof top terrace and green space. The shared terrace would be the highlight of the
public space in the complex where the other two residents would enter the area from a separate stairway in
the inner courtyard.
Roof Level. This final level is the roof from the residence of four. This level is not meant to be accessible by
the tenants, only for the maintenance staff. Though it may not be accessible at the moment, in the future it
may serve in the expansion of the complex.

MODULE AND SUSTAINABILITY

The whole concept of the model falls on a module pattern and grid layout where residents would have the
option to scale or stack pre-fabricated panels to form larger units in the future.
There is the option to choose from an equilateral triangle, parallelogram and squares to modify the interior
and exterior spaces on the site while staying connected to the complex. Aside from the modularity, the offset
hexagon roof provides shade to the south and the roofs are potentially able to transform into green areas,
decks, and garden space. There would be newly planted trees to the south to shade and conifers to the north
to block wind. Windows to the south would be of a larger scale than the ones facing north, to allow more
natural lighting within the residences. The naturalized landscape minimizes maintenance and water use.
There would be operable windows that provide cross ventilation and air circulation and the solar panels on
the roof and/or facade would provide water heating. Wind turbines, grey water recycling, efficient
appliances, and rainwater collection systems would also contribute to the sustainability to the entire
complex.

Since Toronto is faced with all four seasons, we needed to accommodate the needs for all different types of
weather. The building is able to withstand hot humid weather, to extreme cold with snow. The complex is
able to adapt to singular weather as well, there would only need to be adjustments to certain sustainable
strategies.