multi-house

The Novers Hill site, owned by Bristol City Council, shares its borders with the Western Slopes, an open greenspace deemed a site of ecological importance.

‘MULTI-HOUSE’ proposes an innovative range of house typologies for multi-generational, mutually- supportive ‘micro communities’ of families and friends to live together with dignity, and interdependence. This range of houses serve the needs of individuals, couples, families, empty-nesters, adult children, elders, and all people with or without a disability. Our concept is for everyone to be able to have their own home, and shared spaces for a better way of living. Sharing provides for home workspaces, living areas, childcare responsibilities, meeting the care needs of grandparents, and is designed for inclusivity. Our multi-house concept enables these things, using fewer resources, less space, and more ease.

Each Multi-Household still has its own private living accommodation; its own staircase, bedrooms, and bathroom, but comes together around a larger shared living space, opening onto a shared garden. Private gardens serve each household, as well as an accessible parking space adjacent to each home. This is supplemented within the site by providing play areas, food production, a foraging trail, a community orchard, a forest school and a community kitchen and cafe; all of which are conveniently positioned within the centre of the site where the best views of the surrounding hills and slopes provide the backdrop!