Toolkit 9:
New Balcony Module
Option 1:
Enclosed Balcony Transformation Process
Conditions Using Option 1 (scenario 1)
Family Composition:
Seniors or families with children
Resident Needs:
① Residents hope to play a preventive role to prevent children from falling
off the balcony
② Residents hope to block the invasion of sand, dust and rain, so as to
facilitate the cleaning of the elderly
③ In the case of relatively tense living conditions, it is hoped that the closed
balcony can be used as a space for writing and reading, storage of items,
and fitness exercise.
Option 2:
Open Balcony
Conditions using option 2 (scenario 2)
Family Composition:
young people family
Resident Needs:
① Residents hope that the light can enter the room
directly, so that the room has good lighting
② Residents want to breathe fresh and natural air
③ Residents hope to have opportunities close to
nature and can grow plants.
④ Residents want to have open space for family
activities and interaction between neighbors.
