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Home is Where the City Grows: Part 1 — Foundations of Residential Design
Residential Design’s Influence on Urbanisation
Residential design is more than choosing the right paint colours or furniture; it’s a critical aspect of urban planning that shapes cities’ growth and character. In this first part of our five-part series, “Home Is Where The City Grows: Residential Design’s Influence on Urbanization”, we explore the foundations of residential design and how it has influenced the evolution of cities throughout history
What is Residential Design?
Residential design involves creating spaces where people live, including homes, apartment complexes, and entire neighbourhoods. It encompasses a range of elements, from architectural styles and building materials to community layouts and amenities. Effective residential design provides comfort and functionality and contributes to the broader urban fabric, impacting everything from city structure to social dynamics.
The keyword here is “live.” In that sense, living is living in the sense of domesticity — long-term dwelling involving activities such as eating, sleeping, defecating, and lovemaking — not necessarily in that order.