Design Considerations Checklist

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Bullet Unit Layout
-Entry
-Room Relationships
-Room Design
-Unit Mix
-Dining Rooms
-Bathrooms
-Daylight and Ventilation
-Storage Space
-Window Views
-Materials
-Appliances and Mechanical Systems

Gallery of High Quality Affordable Housing

Dining Rooms

Provide enough space to accommodate a large table and enough chairs for occupants and guests. Consider how the space might be used for other activities such as homework.

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This comfortably sized dining room accommodates a large table and chairs with room to spare.
(Southside Park Co-housing)
The light filled kitchen/dining area of this Boston townhouse has two separate sitting areas, each of which could be used for other purposes (e.g. homework) when not used for eating.
(Charlestown Navy Yard)