Manual of Housing Density III
Today marks the publication of the updated third edition of this widely used resource published by Bluepencil, experts in housing density. It explains the complex relationship between housing mix and density and provides tools to work out the true capacity of a site, evidenced by real life examples and case studies.
“If you can explain the confusion between housing density and housing mix and can explain their relationship, you will do us all a great favour”
Sir Richard MacCormack CBE, PPRIBA, FRSA, RA.
July 2012
We are excited to announce that Bluepencil and Hawthorne Design have joined forces to create a third edition of this successful guide and have indeed sorted out the confusion between density and mix as suggested to the author by the late Sir Richard MacCormack. We have been able to do this thanks to the enormous amount of Building Information Modelling data we have collected over the last twelve years in relation to residential development.
Whether you are a landowner, land buyer, housebuilder, town planner or local authority this manual is an indispensable resource for understanding the principles of density, the relationship between density and mix and how to optimise land use efficiency.
“This is excellent. It should be compulsory reading for all land agents.”
In addition to the manual, the Bluepencil website offers a wealth of resources and tools to support you through the masterplanning process. From interactive guides to case studies, the website provides a comprehensive overview of data-linked planning and its role in creating successful urban environments.
We invite you to download The Manual of Housing Density 3rd Edition, updated to include large scale masterplanning and land use calculation tools evidenced with new case studies and examples. These tools will show you how to work out the density and numbers of different housing mixes without needing a layout.
