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Versatile Housing Fixed terrace blocks allow no space for extension or any flexibility with space. People tend to move house to accommodate new family members. Financial situations can alter over the years and could lead to up or downsizing a property. Intergenerational communities are becoming less apparent as ghettoisation occurs. Thus, communication is lacking. Space restrictions in dwellings can be lifted with a system that can allow the client to consult with their neighbours and property agent on required or non required space. Simple timber frame partitions provide easy alteration options. Stud walls can be moved and added with little effort creating extra rooms between properties. Here is an example in Greenwich. (visual/drawings - high resolution HERE) 04 05 01 (visual/drawings - high resolution HERE) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Double glazed window Window sill Exterior Render Cavity tray 100mm Masonry Brick Steel Angle 20mm sill Board 20mm skirting board 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 12.5mm plasterboard 100mm block 50mm insulation 20mm wood floor finish 20mm screed w/ fibres 100mm insulation Waterproof DPM layer 06 02 X Denham Street Greenwich London, SE10 0RY 03 [01] North West Axonometric [02] Site Plan [03] Kitchen Core Perspective [04] Floor plan before negotiation [05] Floor plan after negotiation [06] North section detail [07] North Section Rendered 07 Students Nesters Empty Nesters Pensioners