A multi-family dwelling is a vertical or horizontal construction divided into several integrated housing units that share the land as a common asset. These homes are primarily categorized into blocks low-rise buildings or towers when the units are part of structures with 10 floors or more.
In either case, multi-family dwellings are grouped together and share common areas and services such as staircases, elevators, waste disposal chutes, and utility connections, while maintaining privacy within each individual housing unit.
Multi-family housing typology
Depending on their construction, these types of dwellings can be classified as:
- Flat: A dwelling that occupies an entire floor of the building.
- Duplex: Two superimposed floors connected by an internal staircase.
- Loft: A rising trend in housing characterized by the absence of traditional partitions between rooms.