Toolkit 16
Additions on the facade ——Balcony
We can provide some modules that meet the specifications and safety requirements and the Residents choose to install and transform according to their own wishes to make apartments be continuously adjusted to meet the different needs of residents in different periods and make the community inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Personalization Guideline
providing the layout reference of balcony modules, including the selection of floor materials
Provide different module support structures, which are suitable for different buildings
Balcony Wall Options
Option1：Fully enclosed balcony
Suitable for residents who
• like quiet independent space
• has low social needs
• doesn't have time to clean up
Cost
Flexibility
Material Options
Option2：Semi enclosed balcony
Suitable for residents who
• prefer flexible space (indoor&outdoor)
• wants to expand the interior space
Cost
Flexibility
Material Options
Option3：Open balcony
Suitable for residents who
• prefers outdoor space
• is diligent in cleaning
• has a strong social contact need
• does not require storage space
Cost
Flexibility
Material Options
Concrete Aluminum Cherry Wood
Concrete Aluminum Cherry Wood
Concrete Aluminum Cherry Wood
Colour Options
Colour Options
Colour Options
Clay Sandstone Sage
Clay Sandstone Sage
Clay Sandstone Sage
Semi enclosed balcony Options
Option1
Design description
Part of the external walls of the balcony are completely enclosed by walls, and some use grids as semi open spaces to increase ventilation and ensure privacy
Privacy
Option2
Design description
The use of grille instead of enclosure can increase ventilation and ensure privacy, increase the use area of glass and increase the permeability of balcony
Privacy
Option3
Design description
On the premise of ensuring the closeness of the balcony, the use of solid walls is reduced to the greatest extent, and the design of grille is its highlight
Privacy
Balcony Layout Options
Option1: Leisure space with excellent daylighting
Suitable for people who like sunshine and quiet
Cost
Option2: Accompany with plants
Suitable for people who like raising plants
Cost
Option3: Half open balcony
suitable for residents who need both open and closed spaces
Cost
Option4: Practical laundry space
Suitable for residents who value the applicability of space
Cost
Structure Options
Add suspended steel structure
Advantage
• Flexible disassembly and replacement
•Low price and low construction difficulty
Disadvantage
• Unsightly external leakage structure
• Small expandable area
Additional reinforcement
Advantage
• No additional structure can be seen outdoors, which is more beautiful
•The additional structure is more stable and load-bearing
•More extensible space
Disadvantage
• High cost
• The construction is difficult and is not applicable to all buildings
• It is difficult to disassemble and maintain, and cannot be changed later