A new standard for urban family living

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

S.A. Rijpkema Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

T.W. Kupers Public Building and Housing Design (mentor)
P.S. van der Putt Public Building and Housing Design (mentor)
F. Adema Building Product Innovation - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2020 Sjoerd Rijpkema
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Published Date

03-07-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

Young families are leaving the city, moving to outskirts, and surrounding municipalities. There seems to be a mismatch, in an increasing amount families cannot find a dwelling or think that living in the city is not suitable for children. This is an undesirable trend, as children determine to a large extent the support of many facilities, make cities alive and maintain the cities culture.

The Netherlands is faced with a massive task of creating a million new homes before 2030. As the housing stock is increasing, as well is the call to densify the city in order to maintain surrounding green. But in what suitable way can we house urban families in high density? Traditional high rise does not always accommodate this in a suitable way, especially the lack of a smooth transition from private to public causes problems. In order to maintain families for the city, there is a need for a new standard for urban family living.