Influence of private open spaces on the quality of living in low-rise high density housing

Abstract

In contemporary theoretical approaches and practice, low-rise high density housing is recognized as appropriate housing model for solving spatial, social, economical and environmental problems in many urban situations. In addition to investigation of basic characteristics of this type of housing, the research focus is on analyzing benefits of implementation of private open spaces, which are recognized as one of main elements of low-rise high density housing. The research relies on the analysis of relevant literature and best practice examples.