housing

Abstract

We provide housing with zoning that is convenient for residents. [Solution] The facility comprises a living area zone 2, 20 in which living rooms 21, 22 are provided, and a backyard zone 3, 30 adjacent to the living area zone and in which a plurality of non-living rooms are provided that can be accessed from the living area zone 21, 22. The plurality of non-living rooms are arranged in a row in the backyard zone, and first entrances 24a, 24b, 24c and second entrances 24a, 24b, 24c are provided between the living area zone and the backyard zone, allowing access between the living area zone and the backyard zone. A kitchen counter 21b is provided in the living area zone, and a circular flow of movement is formed that passes through the first entrance, the backyard zone, the second entrance, and around the kitchen counter 21b in the living area zone.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a house. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a transaction form for newly built houses, standard houses (also referred to as planned houses) constructed in accordance with fixed standards prepared by house manufacturers, construction shops, and the like are known. One of the advantages of standard houses is that they offer a higher degree of design freedom compared to so-called built-for-sale houses, as the owner selects preferred items from the prepared plans and options, and the house is constructed based on the selection. Prior Art Documents Patent Documents

[0003] Patent Document 1 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-239548 Summary of Invention Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, even though standard houses allow a certain degree of selection of plans and options, there is a problem that usability becomes poor if the house is constructed without considering, for example, the positional relationship between the dining kitchen and the utility room (washroom, bathroom, etc.), the positional relationship between the living room and the entrance, and the like.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a house in which zoning that is convenient for residents is taken into consideration. Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The invention according to claim 1 is, for example, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 5, and Fig. 11 to Fig. 14, a house H (H1, H2), a living room zone 2, 20 provided with living rooms 21, 22, and The facility includes a backyard zone 3, 30 adjacent to the aforementioned living room zones 2, 20, which is provided with a number of non-living rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 that are accessible from the living rooms 21, 22, In the aforementioned backyard zone, the multiple non-habitable rooms are arranged side by side. Between the living area zones 2, 20 and the backyard zones 3, 30, there are first entrances 24a, 24b, 24c and second entrances 24a, 24b, 24c that allow access between the living area zones 2, 20 and the backyard zones 3, 30. Kitchen counters 21b are provided in the aforementioned living room zones 2 and 20. The system is characterized by having a circular circulation route that passes through the first entrances 24a, 24b, 24c, the backyard zones 3, 30, the second entrances 24a, 24b, 24c, and around the kitchen counter 21b in the living area zones 2, 20.

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, residents live in living zones 2 and 20, which contain living rooms 21 and 22, and can utilize the functions of multiple non-living rooms 3a to 3h and 31 to 34 in the backyard zone 3 and 30. Furthermore, since there are first entrances 24a, 24b, 24c and second entrances 24a, 24b, 24c that connect the living area zones 2, 20 and the backyard zones 3, 30, and a circular circulation route that passes around the kitchen counter 21b in the living area zones 2, 20, it is easier to move between the living area zones 2, 20 and the backyard zones 3, 30, as well as move within the backyard zones 3, 30. This makes it possible to provide housing H(H1,H2) with zoning that is convenient for residents.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, 11 to 14, in the house H (H1, H2) described in claim 1, The aforementioned living space zones 2 and 20 are provided with a staircase 41 for moving to other floors. The staircase 41 is characterized by being positioned facing the circulation route.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, the coordination between the routes from the staircase 41 located within the living space zones 2 and 20 to other floors and the circulation routes can be enhanced, resulting in a zoning layout that is convenient for residents.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, 11 to 14, in the house H (H1, H2) described in claim 1, The aforementioned backyard zones 3 and 30 have passages that extend along the direction in which the plurality of non-habitable rooms 3a to 3h and 31 to 34 are arranged. The first entrances 24a, 24b, 24c and the second entrances 24a, 24b, 24c are characterized in that they are provided facing the passageway.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 3, since the first entrances 24a, 24b, 24c and the second entrances 24a, 24b, 24c are provided facing the passages that extend along the direction in which the multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 of the backyard zones 3, 30 are arranged, movement between the living room zones 2, 20 and the backyard zones 3, 30, and within the backyard zones 3, 30, can be made smoother.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, 11 to 14, in the house H (H1, H2) described in claim 1, The aforementioned multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h, 31-39 are: Water-related non-habitable rooms 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, which are equipped with plumbing facilities and function as plumbing rooms, Storage-type non-habitable rooms 3g, 3h, 37, 38, which are equipped with storage facilities and function as storage rooms, The invention is characterized by including either a combined non-living room 3a or 31 having the function of a bathroom / kitchen area and the function of a storage room.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, the multiple non-living rooms 3a-3h, 31-39 include either water-related non-living rooms 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39 which are equipped with plumbing facilities and function as plumbing rooms, storage-related non-living rooms 3g, 3h, 37, 38 which are equipped with storage facilities and function as storage rooms, or combined non-living rooms 3a, 31 which function as both plumbing rooms and storage rooms. Therefore, by appropriately selecting and combining the water-related non-living rooms 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, storage-related non-living rooms 3g, 3h, 37, 38, and combined non-living rooms 3a, 31, it becomes easier to create a convenient spatial relationship.

[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, 11 to 14, in the house H (H1, H2) described in claim 1, In the aforementioned living room zones 2 and 20, a dining table 21a is placed adjacent to the kitchen counter 21b. The aforementioned circulation route is characterized by being configured to pass around the kitchen counter 21b and the dining table 21a.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, a circular flow of movement is formed that passes around the kitchen counter 21b and the dining table 21a, making it easier to work and move around the kitchen counter 21b.

[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is, for example, as shown in Figures 5, 6, and 11, in the house H(H1, H2) described in claim 2, A storage compartment 44 is provided below the aforementioned staircase 41. The storage compartment 44 under the stairs is characterized by being capable of storing a robot vacuum cleaner RV.

[0017] According to the invention recited in claim 6, the space under the stairs 41 can be effectively utilized to store the robotic cleaner RV, so that the convenience of cleaning can be enhanced without occupying the space of the living room zones 2, 20.

[0018] The invention recited in claim 7 is, for example, as shown in Fig. 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 11, in the house H (H1, H2) according to claim 6, The under-stair storage portion 44 has an opening 45 that opens toward the living room zones 2, 20, and a door 46 that opens and closes the opening 45, A gap through which the robotic cleaner RV can pass is formed between the lower end of the door 46 and the floor.

[0019] According to the invention recited in claim 7, the robotic cleaner RV can pass through the opening 45 via the gap between the lower end of the door 46 and the floor, so that the robotic cleaner RV can go out to perform cleaning even when the door 46 is closed.

[0020] The invention recited in claim 8 is, for example, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 11 to Fig. 14, in the house H (H1, H2) according to claim 2, At least a part of the space under the stairs 41 is integrally formed as a part of any one of the non-living rooms 33, 36 among the plurality of non-living rooms 3a to 3h, 31 to 34 in the backyard zones 3, 30.

[0021] According to the invention recited in claim 8, the space under the stairs 41, which tends to be a dead space, can be effectively utilized as a part of the non-living rooms 33, 36 of the backyard zones 3, 30.

[0022] The invention recited in claim 9 is, for example, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 11 to Fig. 14, in the house H (H1, H2) according to claim 8, The part of the non-living rooms 33, 36 integrally formed in the space under the stairs 41 is a washing machine placement area 33a, 36a where a washing machine is installed.

[0023] According to the invention described in claim 9, the space below the stairs 41 can be integrally formed and utilized as washing machine storage areas 33a and 36a, thereby increasing the space efficiency in the backyard zones 3 and 30. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide housing that takes into account zoning that is convenient for the residents. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0025] [Figure 1] This diagram explains the concept of dividing residential areas into zones. [Figure 2] This diagram illustrates the concept of arranging non-residential spaces in the backyard zone. [Figure 3] This diagram explains the concept of multi-zoning in residential buildings. [Figure 4] This is a floor plan illustrating specific example of a house, showing the house and its site. [Figure 5] This is a floor plan showing the first floor of a house. [Figure 6] This is a diagram explaining under-stair storage. [Figure 7] This is a floor plan showing an example of the use of the second floor and multi-zone areas in a house. [Figure 8] This is a floor plan showing another example of multi-zone use on the second floor of a house. [Figure 9] This is a floor plan showing another example of multi-zone use on the second floor of a house. [Figure 10] This is a floor plan showing another example of multi-zone use on the second floor of a house. [Figure 11] This is a floor plan illustrating specific example 2 of a house, showing the first floor of the house. [Figure 12] This is a floor plan showing another example of the use of a backyard zone on the first floor of a house. [Figure 13] This is a floor plan showing another example of the use of a backyard zone on the first floor of a house. [Figure 14] This is a floor plan showing another example of the use of a backyard zone on the first floor of a house. [Figure 15] This is a floor plan showing the second floor of a house. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0026] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, while the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferred limitations for carrying out the present invention, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples. Note that the directions and orientations in the following embodiments and illustrated examples are set solely for the convenience of explanation.

[0027] In this embodiment, the houses H (H1, H2) are standardized houses (also called planned houses) built according to certain specifications provided by house builders or construction companies. Standardized houses offer a greater degree of design freedom compared to so-called ready-built houses, as the homeowner (resident) selects their preferred plan and options from those provided and the house is built based on that selection. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the house H is constructed using a panel construction method in which the components of the house H, such as walls, floors, and roofs, are pre-fabricated into panels in a factory, and these panels (architectural wood panels) are assembled at the construction site. However, this method can also be applied to conventional wooden, steel-frame, or reinforced concrete houses H constructed using the post-and-beam or wall-type construction methods.

[0028] Furthermore, this wooden building panel is constructed by assembling vertical and horizontal frame members F into a rectangular shape, and then assembling auxiliary cross members C vertically and horizontally inside the rectangular frame to form a frame body. Face material B is attached to one or both sides of this frame body, resulting in a hollow internal structure. In addition, insulation material such as glass wool or rock wool is usually installed in the hollow internal portion. Furthermore, exterior and interior finishing materials are appropriately attached to the surface of the wooden building panel.

[0029] (Regarding the floor where the entrance is located) Figure 1 is a conceptual floor plan of the floor containing the entrance of house H, intended to explain the concept of zoning in house H. In Figure 1, reference numeral 1 indicates the entrance zone, reference numeral 2 indicates the living room zone, reference numeral 3 indicates the backyard zone, and reference numeral 4 indicates the staircase zone. In other words, house H has an entrance zone 1, a living room zone 2, and a backyard zone 3 on the floor containing the entrance. In this embodiment, the floor where the entrance is located is the first floor, but it is not limited to this; it may also be the basement or a floor above the second floor.

[0030] Entrance Zone 1 is a zone on a designated floor of House H that includes an entrance hall, which is a space connecting the interior of House H to the outdoors, thus giving the designated floor the function of a floor with an entrance hall. In other words, the presence of Entrance Zone 1 allows the designated floor of House H to function as a floor with an entrance hall. Furthermore, Entrance Zone 1 is a zone that includes at least an entrance, which is a non-habitable room, and is primarily composed of this entrance. Therefore, it may include other non-habitable rooms or habitable rooms, and the area other than the entrance may be outdoors. If a habitable room is included, that room may be formed integrally with or in conjunction with a habitable room in Habitable Room Zone 2.

[0031] Living Zone 2 is a zone that includes living rooms such as living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens, or living rooms such as master bedrooms and children's rooms. In other words, Living Zone 2 is a zone that is mainly composed of living rooms that are continuously used for purposes such as residence, work, tasks, meetings, entertainment, and other similar purposes. Living Zone 2 is recognized as the central living space, as it is used continuously by residents.

[0032] Backyard Zone 3 is a zone equipped with water-related rooms such as toilets, washrooms, and bathrooms, as well as storage rooms such as shared closets and pantries. In other words, Backyard Zone 3 is a zone composed mainly of non-habitable water-related rooms and storage rooms. To explain in more detail, the rooms (rooms) provided in Backyard Zone 3 are non-habitable rooms, each with a different function, and because they are non-habitable rooms, they are not used continuously like habitable rooms. Furthermore, because backyard zone 3 is located directly opposite entrance zone 1, it is less conspicuous and difficult for people entering the house H from the front door to see. In other words, it is a zone that makes it possible to deliberately place non-living rooms such as bathrooms and storage rooms together in an inconspicuous location on the floor where the entrance is located.

[0033] Entrance Zone 1, Living Zone 2, and Backyard Zone 3 are arranged in a line along the front-to-back direction (depth direction) of House H. In other words, Backyard Zone 3 is located on the opposite side of Entrance Zone 1, with Living Zone 2 in between. More specifically, Entrance Zone 1 is located on one side of Living Zone 2, and Backyard Zone 3 is located on the other side. Furthermore, entrance zone 1 does not necessarily have to be located on the front side of house H.

[0034] Furthermore, the living space zone 2 is divided into zones in the left-right direction (frontage direction) by a partition 2a located in the center in the left-right direction. That is, the living space zone 2 has a first living space zone 2z1 located on one side in the left-right direction and a second living space zone 2z2 located on the other side in the left-right direction. The partition wall 2a separates the first living space zone 2z1 from the second living space zone 2z2, allowing movement between the two zones, but it does not completely separate them. In other words, if the partition wall 2a is a partition wall, an opening (doorway) is formed in it. A fitting (door, gate, accordion curtain, etc.) may be provided in this opening. Furthermore, the partition wall 2a may not be a partition wall erected on the floor, but a movable partition wall.

[0035] Because the living space zone 2 is divided into left and right sections, the entrance zone 1 and backyard zone 3, which are adjacent to the living space zone 2, may also have their functions divided between the first living space zone 2z1 side and the second living space zone 2z2 side. For example, the first living space zone 2z1 could be designated as a living room that combines the functions of a dining room and a kitchen (dining kitchen), and the second living space zone 2z2 could be designated as a living room. In that case, in entrance zone 1, the flow of movement between the interior of the house H and the outdoor space will differ depending on whether the entrance is located on the side of the first living room zone 2z1 or the side of the second living room zone 2z2. Furthermore, in backyard zone 3, the layout and placement of non-habitable rooms will determine the flow of movement between living area zone 2 and backyard zone 3, resulting in completely different usability for the living areas in living area zone 2 and the non-habitable rooms in backyard zone 3.

[0036] Figure 2 illustrates the arrangement of non-habitable rooms in relation to backyard zone 3. Backyard Zone 3 consists of multiple non-habitable rooms arranged in a straight line in the left-right direction (frontage direction). The number of non-habitable rooms arranged in Backyard Zone 3 is two or more, and in this embodiment, it is four. Multiple non-habitable rooms are part of the plan (option) provided for house H in this embodiment, which is a standardized house, and are selected by the client (resident) when house H is built.

[0037] Each of the non-habitable rooms located in backyard zone 3 is set to have approximately equal dimensions in the front-back direction and approximately equal dimensions in the left-right direction. The front-to-back dimension of each non-habitable room is equal to the front-to-back dimension of the entire backyard zone 3. Furthermore, the left-right dimensions of each non-habitable room are determined by dividing the left-right dimensions of the entire backyard zone 3 into approximately equal parts based on the number of non-habitable rooms planned to be placed in backyard zone 3 during the design of house H. In other words, the idea behind placing non-habitable rooms in backyard zone 3 is that if multiple non-habitable rooms are placed side by side in backyard zone 3, these multiple non-habitable rooms will fit perfectly within backyard zone 3. Therefore, this approach is easily applicable to house H, which is a standardized house.

[0038] There are multiple types of non-habitable rooms located in the backyard zone 3. In this embodiment, there are eight such rooms: the first non-habitable room 3a, the second non-habitable room 3b, the third non-habitable room 3c, the fourth non-habitable room 3d, the fifth non-habitable room 3e, the sixth non-habitable room 3f, the seventh non-habitable room 3g, and the eighth non-habitable room 3h. The multiple non-habitable rooms 3a to 3h located in backyard zone 3 include one of the following: a non-habitable room with plumbing facilities installed and functioning as a plumbing room; a non-habitable room with storage facilities installed and functioning as a storage room; or a non-habitable room with both plumbing and storage functions, such as rooms 3a and 31.

[0039] The first non-habitable room 3a is a non-habitable room that combines the functions of a toilet and a pantry (a combined non-habitable room). This first non-habitable room 3a consists of a toilet room with a toilet installed and a storage space used as a pantry. The toilet is located in the first non-living room 3a, on the opposite side from living room zone 2. The pantry is equipped with storage furniture such as shelves, which are used to store cooking utensils, fixtures, food, beverages, etc. This pantry is located on the living zone 2 side of the first non-living room 3a. The toilet is accessed from the pantry side, which is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk.

[0040] The second non-habitable room 3b is a washroom and is a non-habitable room with plumbing facilities. In this second non-living room 3b, a washbasin is installed on the side opposite to living room zone 2. The area in front of the washbasin (towards living room zone 2) is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk.

[0041] The third non-habitable room, 3c, is a laundry room and is a non-habitable room containing plumbing. In this third non-living room 3c, on the opposite side from living room zone 2, there is a laundry area where a washing machine will be installed. Above the laundry area is a space for drying clothes. The area in front of the washing machine space (towards living area zone 2) is designated as a space for people to stand or walk (a passageway). A laundry room refers to a non-living room used for efficient laundry tasks such as washing and drying. Laundry tasks may include ironing and folding, in which case folding work tables or similar equipment should be provided as appropriate. Furthermore, if a large amount of laundry that has been washed and dried, or laundry supplies, is stored there, this third non-living room 3c may also be a combined non-living room.

[0042] The fourth non-habitable room, 3d, is a bathroom and is a non-habitable room with plumbing. In this fourth non-living room 3d, a bathtub is installed on the side opposite to living room zone 2. The area in front of the bathtub (towards living room zone 2) is a space for people to wash themselves. Furthermore, the fourth non-habitable room 3d, which is the bathroom, is located on either the left or right end of the backyard zone 3. In other words, no other non-habitable rooms are located on either side of the fourth non-habitable room 3d, which is the bathroom.

[0043] The fifth non-habitable room, 3e, is a toilet and is a non-habitable room with plumbing facilities. In this fifth non-living room 3d, on the opposite side from living room zone 2, there is a toilet cubicle with a toilet installed. In front of the cubicle (towards living room zone 2) is a space (passageway) where people stand or walk when entering or exiting the cubicle.

[0044] The sixth non-habitable room on the 3rd floor is a non-habitable room (a non-habitable room with plumbing) that combines the functions of a washroom and a dressing room. On the third floor of this sixth non-living room, opposite to living room zone 2, there is a washbasin and a washing machine area. A washing machine will be installed in the washing machine area. The area in front of the washbasin and washing machine space (on the side of living area zone 2) is designated as a space for people to stand or walk (a passageway).

[0045] The seventh non-habitable room, 3g, is a pantry and is a storage-related non-habitable room. In this seventh non-habitable room 3g, storage furniture such as shelves is installed on the side opposite to living zone 2. Cooking utensils, fixtures, food, beverages, etc. are stored in the storage furniture. The area in front of the storage furniture (towards living zone 2) is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk.

[0046] Room 8, 3h, is a family closet and is a storage-related non-living room. In this eighth non-residential room 3h, storage furniture such as shelves is installed on the side opposite to residential zone 2. This storage furniture is a closet that is shared by all members of the resident family, and is used to store clothes, bags, and small items. The area in front of the storage furniture (towards residential zone 2) is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk.

[0047] Each of the non-habitable rooms 3a to 3h has a living space on the living space zone 2 side where people can stand and walk. Such spaces are recognized as passageways or corridors, with the exception of the living space zone 2 side of the fourth non-habitable room 3d, which is a bathroom. In other words, the backyard zone 3 has a passageway on the living space zone 2 side that extends along the length of the backyard zone 3. Each non-habitable room 3a to 3h is separated by a partition wall, and an opening (doorway) is formed in the partition wall. Furthermore, a fitting for opening and closing the opening (doorway) may or may not be provided in the partition wall.

[0048] Regarding the arrangement of non-habitable rooms 3a to 3h in relation to backyard zone 3, each of the non-habitable rooms 3a to 3h described above is basically arranged in a way that allows for flexible combinations (or interchangeable arrangements) with respect to backyard zone 3, as shown in Figure 2(a). However, the fourth non-habitable room 3d, which is a bathroom, is located at either the left or right end of backyard zone 3, as described above. Furthermore, non-habitable rooms that are highly necessary for a house, such as toilets and bathrooms, may be treated as essential non-habitable rooms that must be placed in backyard zone 3. Alternatively, if house H is a multi-story building, essential non-habitable rooms may be placed on other floors instead of backyard zone 3, but for standardized housing, it is desirable to place non-habitable rooms in backyard zone 3.

[0049] The arrangement of each non-habitable room 3a-3h is combined according to the arrangement of the habitable rooms in habitable zone 2. Alternatively, the arrangement of each non-habitable room 3a-3h is combined considering usability within backyard zone 3.

[0050] For example, if the first living area zone 2z1 is a dining kitchen, then either the first non-living area 3a or the seventh non-living area 3g is placed on the side of the first living area zone 2z1 in the backyard zone 3. In other words, as shown in Figures 2(a) and (b), the first non-living area 3a or the seventh non-living area 3g, which functions as a pantry, is placed on the dining kitchen side. This makes it easier to move between the dining kitchen and the pantry, improving the usability of both spaces.

[0051] For example, if the first living area zone 2z1 is a dining kitchen and the dining kitchen is a place for family gatherings, then either the first non-living room 3a or the fifth non-living room 3e should be placed on the side of the first living area zone 2z1 in the backyard zone 3. In other words, as shown in Figures 2(a) and (b), the first non-living room 3a or the fifth non-living room 3e, which serves as a toilet, should be placed on the dining kitchen side. This arrangement shortens the distance from the dining kitchen to the toilet, making it easier to move between the two spaces, thus improving the usability of the dining kitchen as a family gathering area.

[0052] For example, if the second living area zone 2z2 is the living room and guests are frequently invited to the living room, then the second non-living area 3b and the fifth non-living area 3e should be placed on the side of the second living area zone 2z2 in the backyard zone 3. In other words, as shown in Figure 2(c), the second non-living area 3b, which functions as a washroom, and the fifth non-living area 3e, which functions as a toilet, should be placed on the living room side. This layout shortens the distance from the living room to the bathroom and toilet, making it easier to move between the two. Furthermore, it avoids placing cluttered areas like a laundry room, pantry, or other living-related facilities between the living room and the bathroom and toilet. This makes it easier for guests to use the bathroom and toilet.

[0053] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2(d), arranging the third non-living room 3c, which functions as a laundry room, or the sixth non-living room 3f, which functions as a washroom / dressing room, adjacent to the eighth non-living room 3h, which functions as a family closet, improves the usability of the backyard zone 3. In other words, clothes that have been washed can be immediately stored in the storage furniture of the adjacent family closet, making it more convenient.

[0054] The arrangement of each non-habitable room 3a to 3h is not limited to the examples described above, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0055] Staircase Zone 4 is the zone where stairs are provided for moving from the floor with the entrance to other floors, in the case of a multi-story house H. Therefore, if house H is a single-story house, Staircase Zone 4 is not provided.

[0056] In this embodiment, the staircase zone 4 is located within the living space zone 2, as shown in Figure 1, but it is not limited to this location and may be located in the entrance zone 1 or the backyard zone 3. By placing the staircase zone 4 in the living room zone 2, a so-called center living design can be realized. A center living design refers to a floor plan in which one cannot access other floors without passing through the living room from the entrance. In other words, in this embodiment of house H, the staircase zone 4 is placed in the living room zone 2, resulting in a floor plan in which one cannot access other floors without entering the living room zone 2 from the entrance zone 1.

[0057] Furthermore, by placing staircase zone 4 within living zone 2, the distance between living zone 2 and other floors is reduced, allowing residents to observe what is happening on other floors while in living zone 2. This central living design allows residents to immediately sense the voices and presence of children playing on other floors, and conversely, children playing on other floors can sense the presence of their parents in living zone 2, fostering a sense of security for everyone involved. Other benefits include: Family members can see each other in living area 2 when they return home. Children are less likely to leave the house without their parents' knowledge. Children can also see their friends when they come to play. The staircase is located away from the cold entrance in winter, eliminating the cold on the stairs. Even if there are visitors in entrance area 1, they can move to living area 2 from other floors. In other words, by placing the staircase zone 4 in the living space zone 2, many advantages can be brought to house H.

[0058] (Regarding floors other than the one where the entrance is located) Figure 3 is a floor plan conceptually showing a designated floor (hereinafter referred to as the "specific floor") in house H that is different from the floor where the entrance is located, and is intended to explain the concept of multi-zoning in housing. In Figure 3, reference numeral 4 denotes the stairwell zone, reference numeral 5 denotes the common zone, reference numeral 6 denotes the independent zone, reference numeral 7 denotes the multi-zone, and reference numeral 8 denotes the balcony zone. In other words, the residence H has a stairwell zone 4, a common zone 5, an independent zone 6, a multi-zone 7, and a balcony zone 8 on a specific floor. In this embodiment, the floor other than the floor where the entrance is located is the second floor, but it is not limited to this; it could be the first floor, the basement, or a floor above the third floor.

[0059] Staircase Zone 4 is a zone where stairs are provided for movement between floors, such as the entrance floor, when the house H is a multi-story building. Therefore, if the house H is a single-story building, Staircase Zone 4 is not provided. This staircase zone 4 is located within common zone 5 and shares the same characteristics as common zone 5.

[0060] Common Zone 5 is located on a passageway and is intended for use by the residents of Residence H. Because it is located on a passageway, it is situated at the top of the stairs in Stair Zone 4 and is located in the middle of a corridor that leads from the stairs to other zones on a specific floor. In Common Zone 5, desks and chairs are provided for residents to use as a shared space, allowing them to study, play, or work remotely. In addition to being used as a passageway, it can also be used as a living space.

[0061] Furthermore, the stairwell zone 4, located within the shared zone 5, may also be equipped with features such as benches and bookshelves. This allows the stairwell zone 4 to be used not only as a passageway but also as a living space. In other words, stairwell zone 4 and common zone 5 are located within the residence H as intermediate areas between a specific floor and other floors, allowing residents using these areas to sense the presence of residents on the specific floor or other floors.

[0062] Independent Zone 6 is a zone that offers a higher degree of independence than other zones on a particular floor. In other words, Independent Zone 6 has the characteristics of a private room partitioned from other zones on a particular floor. Specifically, Independent Zone 6 is a room separated from other zones by a wall, and it is configured to allow access to the corridor of Common Zone 5 through an entrance with a door formed in the wall. Because such an independent zone 6 offers a high degree of independence from other zones, it can be used, for example, as a home recovery room, a teleworking room, or a child's room for a child preparing for exams. If independent zone 6 is intended to be used as a home recovery room, it is desirable that a toilet, located on a specific floor, be provided nearby. The toilet may be located in either the common zone 5 or the independent zone 6. In other words, this toilet may belong to either the common zone 5 or the independent zone 6. Furthermore, this independent zone 6 is located adjacent to the common zone 5 and faces a corridor. Therefore, it is easy to use the common zone 5 and to move between floors via the staircase zone 4, making it suitable for use as a children's room.

[0063] Multi-Zone 7 is a zone where the floor plan and occupied space of rooms can be freely changed to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of residents and changes in family structure and lifestyle that accompany changes in life stages. In Multi-Zone 7, the exclusive area on a specific floor is larger than in other zones and is configured as one large room.

[0064] Because this multi-zone 7 is a single large room, it is located adjacent to both the common zone 5 and the independent zone 6. It may also be located adjacent to the staircase zone 4. Furthermore, the multi-zone 7 is formed in a roughly L-shape in plan view, with the inner corner of the L-shape facing the passageway in the common zone 5. Entrances and exits are provided at the positions facing the passageway, allowing movement between the multi-zone 7 and the passageway. In other words, the multi-zone 7 is located adjacent to the passageway.

[0065] The multi-zone 7 is stored along the walls that make up the multi-zone 7, and can be divided into multiple (three in this embodiment) areas by partitions (i.e., movable partitions) that are deployed from its storage location. In other words, the multi-zone 7, which is a single room, has a first area 7a, a second area 7b, and a third area 7c, which are formed by partitions.

[0066] Area 1 7a is located adjacent to Common Zone 5, and there is direct access between the two areas. In other words, there is the aforementioned entrance / exit (First Entrance / Exit) between Area 1 7a and Common Zone 5. Furthermore, this first area 7a is located adjacent to independent zone 6, making it easily recognizable as the "next room" to independent zone 6.

[0067] The second area 7b is located adjacent to the first area 7a, but it is not adjacent to the common zone 5, and therefore, there is no direct access between the two areas. The second area 7b and the first area 7a can be used as separate rooms by being separated by the partition described above.

[0068] The third area 7c is located adjacent to the second area 7b, and also adjacent to the common zone 5, allowing direct access between the two areas. In other words, there is the aforementioned entrance / exit (second entrance / exit) between the third area 7c and the common zone 5. Furthermore, the third area 7c and the second area 7b can be used as separate rooms by being separated by the aforementioned partition. Furthermore, although this third area 7c is geographically adjacent to the first area 7a, it is not possible to move between them directly.

[0069] The various ways to use the MultiZone 7, as described above, can be adapted to changes in family structure and lifestyle that accompany changes in life stages. Furthermore, life stages can be divided into categories such as "newlywed period," "child-rearing period," "education period," "independence period," "married period," and "late old age" when focusing on family structure, and into categories such as "infancy," "early childhood," "play period," "school age," "adolescence," "early adulthood," "middle age," and "old age" when focusing on human developmental stages. On the other hand, when focusing on health, life stages can be divided into five stages based on the process of physical and mental growth and development: "infancy," "school age / adolescence," "youth," "adulthood," and "old age." Alternatively, they can be further divided into nine stages: "infancy," "early childhood," "school age," "adolescence," "young adulthood," "adulthood," and "old age." While there are various ways of thinking about life stages, and it is difficult to apply them universally, the above-mentioned concept of life stages can be used as a rough guideline or indicator when considering how residents will use Multi-Zone 7.

[0070] Of the multi-zone 7, the second area 7b is located in a recessed position (diagonally opposite) from the common zone 5 on a specific floor, making it easily usable as a master bedroom at any stage of life. Area 7a is close to the common zone 5 and adjacent to the independent zone 6, making it easily usable as a children's room. The third area, 7c, is adjacent to the first area, 7a, which is used as the master bedroom, making it easily usable as a utility room that can be accessed from the master bedroom. In other words, it can be used as a play space for young children (a playroom), and as a hobby room for the couple once the children have grown older. As described above, Multi-Zone 7 can be used in various ways depending on the life stage, and specific examples will be discussed later. Furthermore, the usage of Independent Zone 6 may be modified as appropriate to match Multi-Zone 7.

[0071] The balcony zone 8 is located adjacent to the multi-zone 7 and can be accessed from the multi-zone 7. In this embodiment, it can be accessed from at least one of the second area 7b and the third area 7c. Furthermore, if a particular floor is the first floor or basement, balcony zone 8 does not need to be provided. In that case, the area of ​​multi-zone 7 or other zones may be increased.

[0072] (Specific example 1 of a house with an entrance on one floor and a specific floor) Next, we will explain a specific example (1) of a house that has an entrance on one floor and a specific floor on the other. Figure 4 is a floor plan showing house H(H1) built on site 100. House H1 is a two-story building with the floor containing the entrance and the special floor described above. The floor containing the entrance is the first floor, and the special floor is the second floor.

[0073] The site 100 is rectangular in shape and includes a main space 101 on which the house H1 is built, including a front garden 101a and an entrance porch 101b; an entrance approach 102 leading from the road to the main space 101; and a parking space 103 next to the entrance approach 102.

[0074] A watertight wall 110 surrounds the perimeter of the main space 101, avoiding the entrance 111 facing the entrance approach 102. The entrance 111 can be blocked by a watertight plate (not shown), thereby minimizing the risk of flooding.

[0075] As shown in Figure 5, the first floor of House H1 is divided into an entrance zone 10, a living room zone 20, and a backyard zone 30. Each of the zones 10 to 30 is arranged in the depth direction (north-south direction) of House H1. The entrance zone 10 is located on the south side where the entrance approach 102 is located, the living room zone 20 is located to the north of that, and the backyard zone 30 is located further north.

[0076] First, the entrance zone 10 is a zone on the first floor of the house H1 that includes an entrance 11, which is a space connecting the inside of the house H1 to the outside, thus giving the first floor of the house H1 the function of a floor with an entrance 11. In other words, the entrance zone 10 includes an entrance 11, which is a space connecting the inside of the house H1 to the outside (front garden 101a, entrance porch 101b), a delivery box 12, and an outdoor living room 13. This entrance zone 10 is divided into east and west sections by a partition wall 14 located in the center of the frontage direction (east-west direction: left-right direction). The entrance 11 and delivery boxes 12 are located on the east side of the partition wall 14, while the outdoor living area 13 is located on the west side. An opening 14a is formed in the partition wall 14, allowing a line of sight between the entrance 11 and the outdoor living room 13. In this embodiment, the opening 14a is a fixed window with a glass or other shoji screen fitted inside. It is also described as a ground-level window, but is not limited to this.

[0077] The entrance 11 comprises an entrance floor area 11a, which is located inside the building from the entrance entrance facing the entrance porch 101b and has an earthen floor; an entrance hall area 11b, which is set at a floor level one step higher than the entrance floor area 11a (the floor level of the first floor); and a shoe closet 11c, which is attached to the north side of the entrance floor area 11a. Furthermore, a handwashing area 11d is provided in the entrance hall area 11b so that handwashing can be done immediately after entering the entrance hall 11. After passing the handwashing area 11d and heading north, there is an entrance / exit 15a with a sliding door, and beyond this entrance / exit 15a is the living room zone 20. More specifically, the entrance / exit 15a is formed in the part of the wall 15 that is located on the north side of the entrance zone 10 and the living room zone 20, specifically in the section between the entrance 11 and the living room zone 20. This entrance / exit 15a is opened and closed by a sliding door.

[0078] The delivery box 12 is located on the east side of the shoe closet 11c. It has an opening 12a for loading and unloading items that opens towards the entrance porch 101b. The opening 12a is opened and closed by a door. Delivery personnel load and unload items through the opening 12a, and residents also load and unload items through the opening 12a. The delivery box 12 may also have an opening for loading and unloading items that opens towards the shoe closet 11c. In that case, residents will load and unload items through the opening on the shoe closet 11c side.

[0079] Outdoor Living Area 13 is equipped with outdoor sofas and tables, allowing guests to relax outdoors. To the north of the outdoor living area 13 is a sliding glass door 15b, and beyond this sliding glass door 15b is the living area zone 20. More specifically, a wall 15 is located on the north side of the entrance zone 10 and separates it from the living area zone 20. An opening is formed in the portion of the wall 15 located between the outdoor living area 13 and the living area zone 20, and this opening is the sliding glass door 15b.

[0080] Next, the living space zone 20 is a zone that is primarily composed of living spaces, which are rooms used continuously for purposes such as living, working, organizing, meeting, recreation, and other similar purposes. Furthermore, because the living space zone 20 is used continuously by the residents, it is recognized as the central living space. Furthermore, the living space zone 20 in this embodiment is divided into a first living space zone 21 on the west side and a second living space zone 22 on the east side by a central partition wall 23 located in the center of the width direction (east-west direction: left-right direction).

[0081] The first living area zone 21 is a living space that combines the functions of a dining room and a kitchen (dining kitchen), and is equipped with at least a dining table 21a and a kitchen counter 21b. In addition, a refrigerator, cupboards, and a writing desk are installed along the western exterior wall. An outdoor living room 13 is located on the south side of the first living room zone 21. In other words, the first living room zone 21 and the outdoor living room 13 are adjacent to each other from north to south via the sliding glass door 15b, and the outdoor living room 13 is an extension of the first living room zone 21. By opening the sliding glass door 15b, the first living room zone 21 and the outdoor living room 13 become a continuous space.

[0082] Two entrances are formed on the north side of the first living area zone 21 for access to and from the backyard zone 30. More specifically, the wall 24 located on the north side of the living area zone 20 and separated from the backyard zone 30 has a first north entrance 24a and a second north entrance 24b. The first north entrance 24a is located on the west side, and the second north entrance 24b is located on the east side. In this embodiment, the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b are not opened and closed by doors, but they may be opened and closed.

[0083] The kitchen counter 21b is a peninsula kitchen that extends southward from the portion of wall 24 located between the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b, and the dining table 21a is installed continuously with this kitchen counter 21b. This makes it possible to form a circular flow of movement (first circular flow of movement) that can circulate around the portion of wall 24 located between the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b, the kitchen counter 21b, and the dining table 21a. Furthermore, the kitchen counter 21b may be an island kitchen that is separated from the portion of wall 24 located between the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b. In that case, a circulating route (which may be called the first circulating route) can be formed that circles around the portion of wall 24 located between the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b. Alternatively, the dining table 21a may be positioned at a distance from the kitchen counter 21b, which is a peninsula kitchen. In that case, the portion of the wall 24 located between the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b can form a circular circulation route (which may also be called the first circular circulation route) that can circulate around the kitchen counter 21b.

[0084] The second living area, Zone 22, is a living room furnished with a sofa, coffee table, TV stand, and other furniture. An entrance hall 11 and a delivery box 12 are located on the south side of the second living room zone 22. In other words, the second living room zone 22 and the entrance hall 11 are adjacent to each other from north to south via the aforementioned sliding doorway, and the entrance hall 11 is on the extension of the second living room zone 22. For example, if a guest arrives, they can wash their hands at the handwashing area 11d in the entrance hall 11 and then be immediately led to the living room, which is the second living room zone 22.

[0085] Furthermore, the second living space zone 22 includes a staircase zone 40 with a staircase 41 for accessing the second floor of house H1. In other words, house H1 is designed as a so-called central living space. Below the staircase 41 is a storage area 44. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the storage area 44 has an opening 45 that opens towards the second living room zone 22. The opening 45 is opened and closed by a double door 46. A charging station (not shown) for the robot vacuum cleaner RV is installed inside the under-stair storage compartment 44, and the robot vacuum cleaner RV is set to deploy from the under-stair storage compartment 44 and clean the first floor. Therefore, the double doors 46 that open and close the opening 45 are sized to create a gap between them and the floor that allows the robot vacuum cleaner RV to pass through. In other words, the vertical dimension of the double doors 46 is set to be at least shorter than the vertical dimension of the opening 45 by the amount that the robot vacuum cleaner RV can pass through. The double doors 46 are installed close to the upper edge of the opening 45, and the gap between the lower end of the double doors 46 and the floor is the gap through which the robot vacuum cleaner RV can pass.

[0086] On the north side of the second living area zone 22, there is an entrance used for accessing the backyard zone 30. More specifically, a third north entrance 24c is formed in the wall 24 located on the north side of the living area zone 20 and separated from the backyard zone 30. This third north entrance 24c is located east of the second north entrance 24b. The third north entrance 24c is opened and closed by a door or window. Furthermore, a staircase zone 40 is provided near the third north entrance 24c.

[0087] The central partition wall 23 is a partition wall that divides the living space zone 20 into the first living space zone 21 on the west side and the second living space zone 22 on the east side, and is provided extending in the north-south direction in a plan view. Such a central partition wall 23 has a first wall section 23a that is not translucent or transparent, a second wall section 23b that is translucent and transparent, a first central entrance 23c formed between the first wall section 23a and the second wall section 23b, and a second central entrance 23d formed between the second wall section 23b and the wall 15. Furthermore, the first wall section 23a shall function as a load-bearing wall. In addition, the partition wall 14 that is continuous with the central partition wall 23 may also function as a load-bearing wall.

[0088] The first wall section 23a does not have any openings, and is a wall that is neither light-transmitting nor transparent. The second wall section 23b uses a surface material made of glass or polycarbonate, and is a wall that is translucent and transparent. In other words, in this part of the second wall section 23b, a line of sight is possible between the first living space zone 21 and the second living space zone 22. However, this is not the only option, and the second wall section 23b may be translucent only and not transparent. The first central entrance 23c is opened and closed by a sliding door. The sliding door is configured to slide towards the second wall section 23b. The second central entrance 23d is opened and closed by a sliding door. The sliding door is configured to slide towards the second wall section 23b.

[0089] The first wall section 23a is perpendicular to the wall 24 on the north side of the living space zone 20 in a plan view, and a second north entrance 24b is formed on the west side of the first wall section 23a, and a third north entrance 24c is formed on the east side. Furthermore, as described above, a first central entrance 23c is formed between the first wall section 23a and the second wall section 23b, so a circulating route (second circulating route) is formed around the first wall section 23a that can circle around it. Furthermore, the circulation route around this first wall section 23a faces the staircase zone 40 and is interconnected with the staircase zone 40.

[0090] The second wall section 23b will be located between the first central entrance / exit 23c and the second central entrance / exit 23d. Therefore, a circular circulation route (third circular circulation route) will be formed around the second wall section 23b, allowing people to circumnavigate the area around the second wall section 23b.

[0091] Furthermore, on the first floor of house H1, as described above, there is a first circulation route that circles the portion of wall 24 located between the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b, the kitchen counter 21b, and the dining table 21a, a second circulation route that circles the first wall section 23a, and a third circulation route that circles the second wall section 23b. In other words, the first and second circulation routes overlap through the second north entrance 24b formed in the wall 24. Also, the second and third circulation routes overlap through the first central entrance 23c formed in the central partition wall 23. Furthermore, the first and third circulation routes also overlap between the dining table 21a and the second wall section 23b. Therefore, the first to third circulation routes overlap and are interconnected. Consequently, even though the living area zone 20 is divided into east and west sections by the central partition wall 23, it is easy to move between the first living area zone 21 and the second living area zone 22, as well as between the living area zone 20 and the backyard zone 30, thereby improving the usability of both the living area zone 20 and the backyard zone 30.

[0092] In this embodiment, three entrances are formed in the wall 24 on the north side of the living space zone 20: a first north entrance 24a, a second north entrance 24b, and a third north entrance 24c. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, it is sufficient to have at least two entrances, one on the first living space zone 21 side and one on the second living space zone 22 side. For example, if the area of ​​the house H1 is large enough to accommodate four or more entrances, then four or more entrances may be formed. However, the number of entrances should be no more than or equal to the number of non-living spaces located in the backyard zone 30. In other words, multiple entrances are provided on the same straight line between the living area zone 20 and the back area zone 30, allowing access between the two. Of these multiple entrances, at least one is located on the first living area zone 21 side, and at least one other is located on the second living area zone 22 side. This allows for the creation of multiple circulation routes connecting the living area zone 20 and the back area zone 30.

[0093] Next, the backyard zone 30 comprises several non-habitable rooms, which are arranged in a line along the frontage direction. The non-habitable rooms located in backyard zone 30 were selected by the residents during the construction of house H1 from among several types of non-habitable rooms. These multiple types of non-habitable rooms include non-habitable rooms that function as bathrooms and non-habitable rooms that function as storage rooms. Furthermore, the backyard zone 30 is located directly opposite the entrance zone 10, making it less conspicuous and difficult to see from people entering the house H1 through the entrance 11.

[0094] In this embodiment, the backyard zone 30 includes a first non-living room 31 (see also the first non-living room 3a above) which serves as both a toilet and a pantry, a second non-living room 32 (see also the second non-living room 3b above) which is a washroom, a third non-living room 33 (see also the third non-living room 3c above) which is a laundry room, and a fourth non-living room 34 (see also the fourth non-living room 3d above) which is a bathroom, all arranged in a line along the width direction. The first non-habitable room 31 is a combined non-habitable room, while the second to fourth non-habitable rooms 32-34 are non-habitable rooms containing plumbing.

[0095] The first non-habitable room 31 consists of a toilet cubicle 31a (toilet 31a) with a toilet bowl installed, and a storage space 31b (pantry 31b) used as a pantry. The toilet 31a is located on the side of the first non-habitable room 31 opposite the living zone 20. The pantry 31b is equipped with storage furniture such as shelves, and the storage furniture is used to store cooking utensils, fixtures, food, beverages, etc. This pantry 31b is located on the living zone 20 side of the first non-habitable room 31. Toilet 31a is accessed from the pantry 31b side, and the pantry 31b side is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk. Since this first non-habitable room 31 is located adjacent to the first living room zone 21, which is the dining kitchen, it is convenient for doing household chores using the kitchen counter 21b. Also, when the dining kitchen is used as a place for family gatherings, the short distance to the toilet 31a makes it convenient.

[0096] The second non-living room 32, which serves as a washroom, has a washbasin installed on the opposite side from living zone 20. The area in front of the washbasin (towards living zone 20) is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk. There are no partitions between the first non-habitable room 31 and the second non-habitable room 32 in the passageway, allowing them to be used as a single unit. Therefore, it is convenient to use the second non-habitable room 32, which serves as a washroom, after using the toilet 31a, for example.

[0097] The third non-habitable room 33, which serves as a laundry room, is located on the living area 20 side of the north wall 24, and below the staircase 41, which is a U-shaped staircase. A washing machine area 33a is located in this space, and a washing machine is installed there. Because a washing machine is installed, it is also used as a changing room. The part of this third non-habitable room 33 opposite the living area 20 is used as a drying space for clothes. The area in front of the drying space (towards the living area zone 20) is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk. Between the second non-living room 32 and the third non-living room 33, there is a door (for example, a sliding door) in the passageway. The third non-habitable room 33, which serves as both a laundry room and a changing room, is hidden from view from both the second habitable zone 22 and the second non-habitable room 32 by the doors on the second habitable zone 22 side and the doors on the second non-habitable room 32 side.

[0098] While it is common for a space of a certain size to be formed below the stairs, as illustrated in Figure 5, when the backyard zone 30 and the stair zone 40 are adjacent, the space below the stairs 41 may be used as a space integrated with a non-habitable room (in this case, the third non-habitable room 33). In other words, if a space that tends to become dead space, such as the space under the stairs, or a space that cannot be used as a living space, is adjacent to the backyard zone 30, then a part of the backyard zone 30 may encroach upon the living space zone 20, or the staircase zone 40 located within the living space zone 20.

[0099] The fourth non-living room 34, which is a bathroom, has a bathtub installed on the opposite side from living zone 20. The area in front of the bathtub (towards living zone 2) is a space for people to wash themselves. The fourth non-habitable room 34 has an entrance on the side of the third non-habitable room 33, and this entrance is opened and closed by a door.

[0100] The non-habitable rooms located in the backyard zone 30 are not limited to those described above, and other types of non-habitable rooms may be selected and placed in the building of residence H1. Other types of non-habitable rooms include, for example, the fifth non-habitable room which is a toilet (see the fifth non-habitable room 3e above), the sixth non-habitable room which combines the functions of a washroom and a dressing room (see the sixth non-habitable room 3f above), the seventh non-habitable room which is a pantry (see the seventh non-habitable room 3g above), and the eighth non-habitable room which is a family closet (see the eighth non-habitable room 3h above). Furthermore, the non-habitable rooms located in the backyard zone 30 are not limited to the types described above, and may be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, they may be modified as appropriate depending on the type of room provided in the living room zone 20.

[0101] Next, as shown in Figure 7, the second floor of house H1 is divided into a common zone 50, an independent zone 60, a multi-zone 70, and a balcony zone 80. The balcony zone 80 is located adjacent to the south side of the multi-zone 70 and above the entrance zone 10. The balcony zone 80 includes an L-shaped balcony section 81 located on the east side and accessible from the multi-zone 70, and an open atrium section 82 located on the west side. The open atrium section 82 is located above the outdoor living area 13 and forms an open space above the outdoor living area 13 that extends into the sky. The configuration of the balcony zone 80 can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0102] The common zone 50 is a zone shared by the residents of residence H1, separate from the living room zone 2 on the first floor and the individual living rooms (referring to bedrooms, children's rooms, etc.), and is located on the passageway leading from the first floor to the second floor. Furthermore, the staircase zone 40 is also located within the common zone 50. In other words, the staircase zone 40 connecting the first and second floors and the common zone 50 are integrally formed, existing before entering the individual living rooms on the second floor after ascending from the first floor, and can be shared by the residents of residence H1.

[0103] Since the staircase zone 40 is provided integrally with the common zone 50, it has similar characteristics as part of the common zone 50. More specifically, the stair zone 40 includes a U-shaped staircase 41. The staircase 41 has a landing 42, on which a bench 43 and a round table are installed. The bench 43 is positioned along the exterior wall so as not to obstruct passage from the first floor to the second floor. In addition to the bench 43, bookshelves and storage shelves may also be installed. This allows the landing 42 of the staircase 41 to be used as a shared space.

[0104] The common zone 50 includes a common room 51 located at the end of a staircase 41 that is on a higher floor than the landing 42 in the staircase zone 40. The common room 51 is located on the north side of the staircase zone 40 and is equipped with an L-shaped common desk 52 and chairs. In this embodiment, the staircase 41, located on a floor above the landing 42, ascends westward from the landing 42 and then turns northward as it approaches the upper floors. The common room 51 is located at the top of this staircase 41.

[0105] The common zone 50 further includes a toilet 53 located west of the common room 51, and a corridor 54 located west of the common room 51 and the stairwell zone 40, and south of the toilet 53. Toilet 53 is a shared toilet for residents on the second floor. Corridor 54 is a passageway from the common room 51 to each resident room on the second floor. An independent zone 60 is located on the west side of corridor 54, and a multi-zone 70 is located on the south side of corridor 54. The corridor 54 has a small staircase 54a in its central longitudinal section, and the floor level is higher on the south side of the staircase 54a than on the north side. In other words, the entire second floor has a higher floor level on the south side than on the north side of the staircase 54a.

[0106] Walls 55, 56, and 57, located between the staircase zone 40 and the common zone 50, are set at a height that does not reach the ceiling. Wall 55 is erected within the stair zone 40 as a handrail wall for the staircase 41, which is a switchback staircase, and its upper end is formed at an angle corresponding to the angle of the staircase 41 (upper floor side). Wall 56 is erected between the common room 51 and the stairwell zone 40, and is a so-called waist-high wall. As a result, it is easier to sense the presence of people coming up the stairs 41 or people on the first floor. Wall 57 is erected between the corridor 54 and the stair zone 40. At the portion of the small staircase 54a, the upper end is formed at an angle corresponding to the angle of the small staircase 54a, while the upper end of the other portions is formed horizontally. This wall 57 is also a so-called waist-high wall, making it easier to sense the presence of people coming up the stairs 41 and people on the first floor, as well as allowing people in the common room 51 to be seen. In other words, people in the common room 51 can see people in the corridor 54.

[0107] Independent Zone 60 has the characteristics of a private room separated from other zones, making it a more independent zone than the other zones on the second floor of House H1. More specifically, the independent zone 60 includes a room 61 located west of the corridor 54 in the common zone 50. Room 61 is accessible from the corridor 54 in the common zone through a doorway 62 with a fixture formed in the east wall. Although room 61 is adjacent to the multi-zone 70 on the south side, access to it is only possible through the corridor 54, and there are no adjacent rooms to the north or west. Therefore, room 61 enjoys a high degree of independence. On the other hand, because the independent zone 60 is located adjacent to the shared zone 50, it is easy to use the shared zone 50 and also easy to access from the first floor via the staircase zone 40, making it suitable for use as a children's room. In addition, if a couple chooses to sleep in separate rooms, one of them (for example, the one who leaves for work early in the morning and the one who returns home late at night) can use it as their bedroom.

[0108] Room 61 is conveniently located next to toilet 53, making it easy to access toilet 53. Furthermore, as mentioned above, its high degree of independence from other zones makes it suitable for use as a home recuperation room. Toilet 53 is reserved for the patient's exclusive use. When using the room as a home recovery room, a ventilation system should be installed to expel the air from inside room 61 to the outside, and the exhaust should be routed through the exterior wall of room 61 or through the ceiling (attic) to the eaves ceiling, etc.

[0109] If Room 61 is used as a home recuperation room, the patient should wash their hands at the handwashing area 11d in the entrance hall 11, and then enter the first living room zone 21 from the entrance hall 11. After that, they may either go up to the second floor via the staircase zone 40 and immediately enter Room 61, or they may take a bath in the bathroom 34, go up to the second floor via the staircase zone 40, and then enter Room 61. Until the patient enters room 61, other residents will wait in areas such as the first-floor primary living zone 21 or the second-floor multi-zone 70.

[0110] Multi-zone 70 is a zone where the floor plan and occupied space of rooms can be freely changed to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of residents and changes in family structure and lifestyle that accompany changes in life stages. This multi-zone 70 is one large room and is located adjacent to both the common zone 50, which includes the staircase zone 40, and the independent zone 60.

[0111] Furthermore, the multi-zone 70 is formed in a roughly L-shape in plan view, with one wall 71 and the other wall 72 forming the inner corner of the L-shape facing the portion of the corridor 54 that is accessed by passing through the small staircase 54a. One of the walls 71 extends in the north-south direction in a plan view, dividing the entire multi-zone 70 into areas in the east-west direction. A first entrance 71a with a door (swing door) is formed on the part of this one wall 71 that faces the corridor 54. The other wall 72 extends in the east-west direction in a plan view and is positioned perpendicular to and integrally formed with the first wall 71. This other wall 72 also functions as the south wall of the stair zone 40. A second entrance 72a with a hinged door is formed in the portion of this other wall 72 that faces the corridor 54.

[0112] Although both wall 71 and wall 72 function as partition walls, at least one of these walls, wall 71, functions as a load-bearing wall. In other words, since the multi-zone 70 is a room that occupies a large area on the second floor, the presence of one of the load-bearing walls, wall 71, provides structural strength.

[0113] The first entrance 71a is located on the west side of the section of corridor 54 that is accessed via the small staircase 54a, and the second entrance 72a is located on the south side of the section of corridor 54 that is accessed via the small staircase 54a. Both the first entrance 71a and the second entrance 72a are for moving between the multi-zone 70 and the corridor 54, but they are connected to different areas within the multi-zone 70.

[0114] In addition, in a plan view, one wall 71 extending in the north-south direction has a connecting opening 71b formed at a distance to the south from the first entrance 71a, which connects the east-west areas of the multi-zone 70 (the second area 70b and the third area 70c, which will be described later). The connecting opening 71b has a wider opening width than the first entrance 71a, and its opening height is set to the height from the floor to the ceiling. As a result, the east and west areas of the multi-zone 70 are perceived by residents as seamless and continuous.

[0115] The multi-zone 70 is stored along one of the walls 71 that constitutes the multi-zone 70, and can be divided into multiple areas by partitions 73 and 74 (movable partitions 73 and 74) that are deployed from the storage location. In other words, the multi-zone 70 of this embodiment, which is a large room on the second floor, has a first area 70a, a second area 70b, and a third area 70c, which are formed by being partitioned by two partitions 73 and 74.

[0116] The two partitions 73 and 74 are the first movable partition wall 73 and the second movable partition wall 74, both of which are stored along one of the walls 71 and deployed from their storage locations. The first movable partition wall 73 is for dividing the western zone of the multi-zone 70 into north-south sections, and in this embodiment, it divides the western zone of the multi-zone 70 into roughly north-south halves. The second movable partition wall 74 is for dividing the multi-zone 70 into east and west sections. In this embodiment, it is provided to close the communication opening 71b, thereby dividing the multi-zone 70 into east and west sections.

[0117] The first movable partition wall 73 has four partition panels 73a and guide rails (not shown) for moving each of these partition panels 73a. In a state where the western zone of the multi-zone 70 is divided north-south, the four partition panels 73a are arranged in a straight line from near the northern edge of the communication opening 71b in one wall 71 to the outer wall on the west side of the multi-zone 70. On the other hand, when the western zone of the multi-zone 70 is not divided into north and south sections, the four partition panels 73a are stacked on top of each other and stored along the western side of the wall 71, north of the communication opening 71b. The guide rails are installed on the ceiling of the multi-zone 70 and are shaped to allow the movement of the four partition panels 73a as described above.

[0118] The second movable partition wall 74 has two partition panels 74a and guide rails (not shown) for moving each of these partition panels 74a. In the state where the multi-zone 70 is divided into east and west sections, the two partition panels 74a are arranged in a straight line from the northern edge to the southern edge of the communication opening 71b in one of the walls 71. In other words, the two partition panels 74a are placed within the communication opening 71b. On the other hand, when the multi-zone 70 is not divided into east and west sections, the two partition panels 74a are stacked on top of each other and stored along the eastern side of the wall 71, south of the communication opening 71b. The guide rail is installed on the ceiling of the multi-zone 70 and is shaped to allow the movement of the two partition panels 74a as described above.

[0119] Each partition panel 73a, 74a constituting the first movable partition wall 73 and the second movable partition wall 74 is a suspended panel that can move along guide rails installed on the ceiling. Furthermore, each partition panel 73a, 74a has a drop lock (not shown) at its lower end, and the drop lock can be received by a receiver provided at a predetermined position on the floor. As a result, each partition panel 73a, 74a can be deployed as a wall at a predetermined position, and can also be stored along one of the walls 71. Furthermore, of the four partition panels 73a in the first movable partition wall 73, one or both partition panels 73a may be hinged panels that can be used like a hinged door. Similarly, of the two partition panels 74a in the second movable partition wall 74, one or both partition panels 74a may be hinged panels that can be used like a hinged door. Alternatively, instead of hinged door panels, sliding door panels that can be used like sliding doors, or door-type panels that can be used like other types of doors and windows employing different opening and closing mechanisms may be used. Furthermore, each partition panel 73a, 74a preferably has sound insulation properties. Alternatively, sound-insulating walls with sound insulation properties may be attached to each partition panel 73a, 74a afterwards.

[0120] In this embodiment, the partitions 73 and 74 are defined as the first movable partition wall 73 and the second movable partition wall 74, respectively. However, they may also be furniture-like partitions with storage compartments, for example. This furniture-like partition unit, like the partition panels 73a and 74a described above, is movable along guide rails. It is also equipped with casters at its base. Furthermore, the partitions 73 and 74 (particularly partition 74) may be sliding doors that are retracted into a door pocket formed in one of the walls 71, or they may be sliding doors made of shoji screens made of transparent and light-transmitting panels such as glass.

[0121] Furthermore, when the first entrance 71a and the second entrance 72a are opened, the first movable partition wall 73 is retracted to connect the first area 70a and the second area 70b, and the second movable partition wall 74 is retracted to connect the second area 70b and the third area 70c, a circulating path can be formed that allows movement around the portion of one of the walls 71 located between the first entrance 71a and the second entrance 72a. Since this circulation route spans both the multi-zone 70 and the corridor 54 of the common zone 50, it facilitates movement between the multi-zone 70 and the corridor 54, thereby improving the usability of the multi-zone 70.

[0122] Of the three areas in the multi-zone 70, the first area 70a is located on the northern side of the western zone of the multi-zone 70, which is separated by the first movable partition wall 73, and is adjacent to the common zone 50 and the independent zone 60. Furthermore, this first area 70a is an area located within the multi-zone 70, accessible from corridor 54 via the first entrance / exit 71a.

[0123] The second area 70b is located on the southern side of the western zone of the multi-zone 70, which is separated by the first movable partition wall 73. It is not adjacent to the common zone 50 or the independent zone 60, and there is no direct access to either the independent zone 60 or the common zone 50. Furthermore, this second area 70b is located adjacent to both the first area 70a and the third area 70c. In other words, either the first area 70a or the third area 70c is located along the route between the second area 70b and the corridor 54.

[0124] Furthermore, a void space 82 is provided in the balcony zone 80 on the south side of the second area 70b. The void space 82 is a frame-like section in plan view that forms an open space above the outdoor living room 13 on the first floor. Therefore, although there is a window in the exterior wall on the south side of the second area 70b, it is not possible to move from the second area 70b to the void space 82 side. However, the invention is not limited to this, and modifications may be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In other words, the balcony section 81 may be formed on the west side, or the balcony section 81 may be formed to be elongated in the east-west direction.

[0125] The third area 70c is located on the eastern side of the multi-zone 70 and is adjacent to the second area 70b and the common zone 50. Furthermore, this third area 70c is located within the multi-zone 70, accessible from the corridor 54 via the second entrance 72a.

[0126] Furthermore, the third area 70c is configured with a sub-space 70d on its north side and is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view, which is longer in the north-south direction than in the east-west direction. The sub-space 70d is located adjacent to the staircase zone 40. In this embodiment, sub-space 70d is used as a walk-in closet, but it is not limited to this. It may also be used as a storage space such as a pantry, or as a space used for other purposes (for example, a study, telework room, second-floor bathroom, second-floor kitchen, etc.). Subspace 70d is intended to be used jointly by residents using multi-zone 70. It is located in the inner corner of multi-zone 70, which is roughly L-shaped in plan view, and is positioned close to both the first entrance 71a and the second entrance 72a, as well as the connecting opening 71b. Therefore, it is convenient for residents using multi-zone 70. Furthermore, there is a second entrance 72a on the west side of subspace 70d. From this second entrance 72a to the main space on the south side of the third area 70c is a corridor that passes alongside subspace 70d, and this corridor is continuous with corridor 54 in common zone 50 when the second entrance 72a is open.

[0127] Furthermore, a balcony section 81 is provided on the south side of the third area 70c within the balcony zone 80. The balcony section 81 is formed in a roughly L-shape in plan view, with a portion of it curving around to the east side of the multi-zone 70. A sliding glass door is provided on the south-facing exterior wall of the third area 70c. Therefore, access to the balcony area 81 will be from the third area 70c.

[0128] The Multi-Zone 70 can be used in a variety of ways, depending on changes in family structure and lifestyle that accompany changes in life stages.

[0129] In the example shown in Figure 7, the multi-zone 70 is used in a scenario that assumes a family structure such as a couple and one infant child. First, the western zone of the multi-zone 70 is divided north and south by the first movable partition wall 73, and both the first area 70a and the second area 70b are equipped with beds (children's beds) and used as bedrooms. In other words, the bedroom in the first area 70a is intended to be used by one of the spouses, and the bedroom in the second area 70b is intended to be used by the other spouse and a child. Furthermore, the second area 70b and the third area 70c are not separated by the second movable partition wall 74, which is stored inside the second movable partition wall 74, and the third area 70c is used as a children's playroom. In other words, the example shown in Figure 7 illustrates how the multi-zone 70 can be used when one spouse has time constraints at work, such as leaving for work early in the morning or returning home late at night, and chooses to sleep separately. One spouse with work-related time constraints can sleep and wake up in the first area 70a while being able to keep an eye on their child in the second area 70b, and move to the first area 70a immediately if needed. On the other hand, the spouse without work-related time constraints can sleep and wake up with their child in the second area 70b. Furthermore, if a child has trouble falling asleep or wakes up early, measures can be taken such as letting them play in the third area, 70c. Furthermore, sub-space 70d is located north of the second area 70b and is positioned on the side of the first entrance 71a and the second entrance 72a. Therefore, for example, a resident of a couple who uses the first area 70a due to work-related time constraints can enter and exit sub-space 70d without being noticed by the other resident sleeping in the second area 70b. In this type of usage, the independent zone 60 may not be used.

[0130] In the example shown in Figure 8, the multi-zone 70 is used in a scenario that assumes a family structure such as a couple, one toddler, and one infant. First, in the western zone of the multi-zone 70, the first movable partition wall 73 is stored away, creating a continuous state between the first area 70a and the second area 70b. The western zone, where the first area 70a and the second area 70b are continuous, is used as a bedroom with beds (children's beds) for the entire family. Furthermore, the second area 70b and the third area 70c are not separated by the second movable partition wall 74, which is stored inside the second movable partition wall 74, and the third area 70c is used as a children's playroom. In other words, the example shown in Figure 8 illustrates how the Multi-Zone 70 can be used in a lifestyle where a couple sleeps together, and their two children also sleep in the same bed. There may be cases where one child is asleep while the other has trouble falling asleep or wakes up early. In such cases, one parent can leave the child sleeping in their bed while the other parent keeps an eye on them, while the other child plays in the third area 70c while the other parent keeps an eye on them. Furthermore, in this usage example, neither the first movable partition wall 73 nor the second movable partition wall 74 is used, and the multi-zone 70 is fully open, making the sub-space 70d easily accessible to all residents who use the sub-space 70d. In addition, even in such usage examples, the independent zone 60 may not be used.

[0131] In the example shown in Figure 9, the multi-zone 70 is used in a scenario that assumes a family structure such as a married couple and two school-aged or older children. First, the western zone of the multi-zone 70 is divided north and south by the first movable partition wall 73, and the northern first area 70a is used as a children's room. Although not shown in the diagram, the independent zone 60 is also used as a children's room. The southern second area 70b is used as a bedroom for the couple. Furthermore, the second area 70b and the third area 70c are normally closed off by the second movable partition wall 74, but at least one of the partition panels 74a is a sliding door panel, allowing for easy movement between them. The third area 70c is used as a hobby room or teleworking room for the couple. The sub-space 70d is used as a walk-in closet for the couple. In other words, the example shown in Figure 9 illustrates how the Multi-Zone 70 can be used in a lifestyle where the couple sleeps together, but their two children sleep separately.

[0132] In the example shown in Figure 10, the multi-zone 70 is used in a way that assumes a family structure of at least two people, such as a married couple. If there are children, they are of school age or older, and the independent zone 60 is used as a children's room. First, in the western zone of the multi-zone 70, the first movable partition wall 73 is stored away, creating a continuous state between the first area 70a and the second area 70b. A bed and a desk for one person are installed, and it is used as a bedroom for one of the couple. Furthermore, the second area 70b and the third area 70c are separated by a second movable partition wall 74, preventing movement between them through the connecting opening 71b. The third area 70c has one bed and is used as the bedroom for one of the couple. The sub-space 70d may be used by the couple using the third area 70c, or it may be used by both of the couple. In other words, the example shown in Figure 10 illustrates how the multi-zone 70 can be used in a lifestyle where the couple sleeps in separate rooms, and the children are either using the independent zone 60 or have already left home. Furthermore, at least one of the partition panels 74a of the second movable partition wall 74 may be a sliding door panel, allowing easy movement between the second area 70b and the third area 70c.

[0133] (Regarding specific example 2 of a house with an entrance on one floor and a specific floor) Next, we will describe a specific example 2 of a house that has an entrance on one floor and a specific floor. For the sake of clarity, elements common to both this example and example 1 will be given the same symbols and their explanations will be omitted or simplified, while the explanation will focus on the components that differ from example 1.

[0134] Figure 11 is a floor plan showing house H(H2) built on the site. House H2 is a two-story building with the floor containing the entrance and the special floor mentioned above. The floor containing the entrance is the first floor, and the special floor is the second floor. The first floor of house H is divided into three zones: entrance zone 10, living room zone 20, and backyard zone 30. Zones 10 through 30 are arranged in the depth direction (north-south direction) of house H2. Entrance zone 10 is located on the south side, living room zone 20 is located to its north, and backyard zone 30 is located further north.

[0135] First, the entrance zone 10 is a zone on the first floor of the house H that has an entrance 11, which is a space that connects the inside of the house H to the outside, and it includes an entrance 11, a delivery box 12, and an outdoor living room 13. This entrance zone 10 is divided into east and west sections by a partition wall 14 with an opening 14a located in the center of the frontage direction (east-west direction: left-right direction). The entrance 11 and delivery boxes 12 are located on the east side of the partition wall 14, and an outdoor living area 13 is located on the west side.

[0136] The entrance 11 comprises an entrance floor area 11a, an entrance hall area 11b, and a shoe closet 11c. A handwashing area 11d is also provided in the entrance hall area 11b. After passing the handwashing area 11d and heading north, there is an entrance / exit 15a with a sliding door, and beyond that entrance / exit 15a is the living area zone 20. The entrance / exit 15a is opened and closed by a single-leaf door.

[0137] The delivery box 12 is located on the east side of the shoe closet 11c. It has an opening 12a for loading and unloading items that opens towards the entrance porch 101b.

[0138] The outdoor living area 13 has a veranda 13a that extends to the front yard 101a, allowing residents to relax outdoors by sitting on the veranda 13a. To the north of the outdoor living area 13 is a sliding glass door 15b, and beyond that sliding glass door 15b is the living area zone 20.

[0139] Next, the living space zone 20 is roughly divided into the first living space zone 21 on the west side and the second living space zone 22 on the east side by a central partition wall 23 located in the center of the width direction (east-west direction: left-right direction).

[0140] The first living space zone 21 is designated as a living space that combines the functions of a dining room and a kitchen (dining kitchen). An outdoor living room 13 is located on the south side of the first living room zone 21, and by opening the sliding glass door 15b, the first living room zone 21 and the outdoor living room 13 become a continuous space. The height of the upper surface of the veranda 13a of the outdoor living room 13 and the height of the floor surface in the first living room zone 21 are set to be approximately equal.

[0141] Located on the north side of the first living area zone 21, the wall 24 that separates it from the backyard zone 30 has a first north entrance 24a and a second north entrance 24b. In this specific example 2, the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b are opened and closed by fittings (sliding doors and single-leaf doors).

[0142] The second living area, Zone 22, is a living room furnished with a sofa, coffee table, TV stand, and other furniture. An entrance 11 and a delivery box 12 are located on the south side of the second living space zone 22. Furthermore, the second living space zone 22 includes a staircase zone 40 with a staircase 41 for accessing the second floor of the house H2. The space below the staircase 41 on the side of the second living room zone 22 is a storage area 44 under the stairs where a charging station for the RV robot vacuum cleaner (not shown) is installed. Furthermore, the space below the staircase 41 on the backyard zone 30 side is used as a toilet 47. Although this toilet 47 is not a living space, it does not necessarily have to be located in the backyard zone 30 because it makes effective use of the space under the stairs, which tends to become dead space.

[0143] A third north-side entrance 24c is formed in the wall 24 located on the north side of the second living space zone 22 and separated from the backyard zone 30. This third north-side entrance 24c is opened and closed by a fixture (for example, a sliding door). Furthermore, a staircase zone 40 is provided near the third north entrance 24c.

[0144] The central partition wall 23 is a partition wall that roughly divides the living space zone 20 into the first living space zone 21 on the west side and the second living space zone 22 on the east side, and is provided extending in the north-south direction in a plan view. Such a central partition wall 23 is configured as a wall (wing wall) that does not reach the wall 15 between the entrance zone 10 and the living room zone 20. In this specific example 2, it only reaches from the wall 24 between the living room zone 20 and the backyard zone 30 to a position on the extension of the wall in the staircase zone 40 where the opening 45 is formed. Therefore, although the first living room zone 21 and the second living room zone 22 are roughly separated east and west by the partition wall 23, the unseparated area is larger, resulting in a high degree of unity.

[0145] On the first floor of house H2, there is a first circulation route that circles the area between the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b of wall 24 and the kitchen counter 21b, and a second circulation route that circles the area around partition wall 23.

[0146] Next, the backyard zone 30 comprises several non-habitable rooms, which are arranged in a line along the frontage direction. The non-habitable rooms located in backyard zone 30 were selected by the residents during the construction of house H2 from among several types of non-habitable rooms. These multiple types of non-habitable rooms include non-habitable rooms that function as bathrooms and non-habitable rooms that function as storage rooms. Furthermore, the backyard zone 30 is located directly opposite the entrance zone 10, making it less conspicuous and difficult to see from people entering the house H2 through the entrance 11.

[0147] In this embodiment, the backyard zone 30 includes a pantry, the seventh non-living room 37 (see also the seventh non-living room 3g above), a washroom, the second non-living room 32 (see also the second non-living room 3b above), a laundry room, the third non-living room 33 (see also the third non-living room 3c above), and a bathroom, the fourth non-living room 34 (see also the fourth non-living room 3d above), all arranged in order from west to east in the direction of the frontage. The seventh non-habitable room 37 is a storage-related non-habitable room, and the second to fourth non-habitable rooms 32-34 are plumbing-related non-habitable rooms.

[0148] The seventh non-habitable room 37 has storage shelves 37a installed on the opposite side from the living area zone 20 and on the opposite side from the second non-habitable room 32 for storing items. The storage shelves 37a are arranged in an L-shape when viewed from above, and the area in front of these storage shelves 37a is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk. Since this seventh non-habitable room 37 is located adjacent to the first living room zone 21, which is a dining kitchen, it is convenient for doing household chores using the kitchen counter 21b.

[0149] The second non-living room 32, which serves as a washroom, has a washbasin installed on the opposite side from living zone 20. The area in front of the washbasin (towards living zone 20) is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk. There are no partitions between the seventh non-habitable room 37 and the second non-habitable room 32 in the passageway, allowing them to be used as a single integrated space.

[0150] The third non-living room 33, which serves as the laundry room, is located on the opposite side of living zone 20 and has a washing machine area and a dryer area where the washing machine and dryer are installed. Because of the washing machine, this third non-living room 33 is also used as a changing room. Above the washing machine and dryer area is a space for drying clothes. The area in front of the washing machine space (towards the living area zone 20) is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk. Between the second non-living room 32 and the third non-living room 33, there is a door (for example, a single-leaf door) in the passageway. The third non-habitable room 33, which serves as both a laundry room and a changing room, is hidden from view from both the second habitable zone 22 and the second non-habitable room 32 by a door.

[0151] The fourth non-living room 34, which is a bathroom, has a bathtub installed on the opposite side from living zone 20. The area in front of the bathtub (towards living zone 2) is a space for people to wash themselves. The fourth non-habitable room 34 has an entrance on the side of the third non-habitable room 33, and this entrance is opened and closed by a door.

[0152] The non-habitable rooms located in the backyard zone 30 are not limited to those described above, and other types of non-habitable rooms may be selected and placed there when the house H2 is constructed. Other types of non-habitable rooms include, for example, the first non-habitable room 31 (see the first non-habitable room 3a above) which has a toilet and pantry, the fifth non-habitable room 35 (see the fifth non-habitable room 5e above) which is a toilet, the sixth non-habitable room 36 (see the sixth non-habitable room 3f above) which combines the functions of a washroom and a dressing room, and the eighth non-habitable room 38 (see the eighth non-habitable room 3h above) which is a family closet.

[0153] Furthermore, the non-habitable rooms located in the backyard zone 30 are not limited to the types described above, and may be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, they may be modified as appropriate depending on the type of room provided in the living room zone 20. A specific example of the backyard zone 30 is given below with reference to the drawing.

[0154] In the example shown in Figure 12, the backyard zone 30 has the eighth non-habitable room 38, which is a family closet, the ninth non-habitable room 39, which combines the functions of a washroom and a laundry room, and the fourth non-habitable room 34, which is a bathroom, arranged in order from west to east in the direction of the frontage. In other words, in the example shown in Figure 12, there are a total of three non-habitable rooms. The eighth non-habitable room 38 and the ninth non-habitable room 39 are set to have a frontage dimension that is approximately equal to three of the fourth non-habitable rooms 34 placed side by side.

[0155] The eighth non-habitable room 38 is set to have an opening dimension approximately 1.5 times that of the fourth non-habitable room 34, allowing for a larger storage capacity compared to when it is set to have an opening dimension of one time that of the fourth non-habitable room 34. This eighth non-habitable room 38 faces the first north side entrance 24a. In the eighth non-habitable room 38, hanger pipes are installed in an L-shape in plan view, on the opposite side from the living zone 20 and on the opposite side from the ninth non-habitable room 39. The area in front of these hanger pipes is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk.

[0156] The ninth non-habitable room 39 is a combined bathroom and laundry room. The width of this ninth non-habitable room 39 is approximately 1.5 times that of the fourth non-habitable room 34. The side of the ninth non-habitable room 39 facing the eighth non-habitable room 38 is designated as the bathroom, and the side facing the fourth non-habitable room 34 is designated as the laundry room. Furthermore, this ninth non-habitable room 39 faces both the second north entrance 24b and the third north entrance 24c. In the ninth non-residential room 39, a washbasin, washing machine area, etc., are located on the side opposite to residential zone 20, while the residential zone 20 side serves as a space (passageway) for people to stand or walk. Furthermore, the ninth non-habitable room 39 also functions as a changing room, and is therefore hidden from view from the first habitable zone 21 and the second habitable zone 22, as well as from the eighth non-habitable room 38, by the presence of a door.

[0157] Next, in the example shown in Figure 13, the backyard zone 30 has the following rooms arranged in order from west to east in the direction of the frontage: the first non-living room 31 which combines the functions of a toilet and a pantry, the eighth non-living room 38 which is a family closet, the sixth non-living room 36 which combines the functions of a washroom and a dressing room, and the fourth non-living room 34 which is a bathroom.

[0158] Of the eighth non-habitable room 38, a closet is located on the opposite side from the living zone 20, and the area in front of the closet is a passageway. There are no partitions between the first non-habitable room 31 and the eighth non-habitable room 38 in the passageway, allowing them to be used as a single integrated space. Furthermore, the second north entrance 24b between the eighth non-habitable room 38 and the first habitable room zone 21 also lacks a door or partition, allowing for integrated use.

[0159] The sixth non-habitable room 36 has a washbasin and other amenities located on the opposite side from the living area zone 20. Furthermore, there is a washing machine area 36a located on the living area zone 20 side of the north wall 24, and below the U-shaped staircase 41, where a washing machine is installed. Because of the washing machine, the sixth non-habitable room 36 is also used as a changing room. The area in front of the washbasin (on the side of the living area zone 20) is a space for people to stand or walk (a passageway). Between the eighth non-living room 38 and the sixth non-living room 36, there is a door (for example, a single-leaf door) in the passageway.

[0160] In the example shown in Figure 13, the third north entrance 24c is positioned further towards the living area zone 20 than the first north entrance 24a and the second north entrance 24b (on the extension of the handrail wall at the staircase 41). As a result, the sixth non-living room 36 encroaches on the living area zone 20.

[0161] Next, in the example shown in Figure 14, the backyard zone 30 has the following rooms arranged in order from west to east in the direction of the frontage: the seventh non-habitable room 37 which is a pantry, the fifth non-habitable room 35 which is a toilet, the sixth non-habitable room 36 which combines the functions of a washroom and a changing room, and the fourth non-habitable room 34 which is a bathroom.

[0162] The seventh non-habitable room 37 has an L-shaped storage shelf 37a installed in plan view, extending from the opposite side of the living zone 20 to the opposite side of the second non-habitable room 32. The area in front of the storage shelf 37a is a space (passageway) where people can stand or walk. Furthermore, there is no door or window installed at the first north entrance 24a facing the seventh non-habitable room 37, allowing the seventh non-habitable room 37 and the first habitable room zone 21 to be used as a single integrated space.

[0163] The fifth non-residential room 35 has a toilet stall located on the opposite side from residential zone 20, and the area in front of it (towards residential zone 20) is a space for people to stand or walk (a passageway). Furthermore, there is no partition between the fifth non-habitable room 35 and the seventh non-habitable room 37, allowing the five non-habitable room 35 and the seventh non-habitable room 37 to be used as a single unit.

[0164] The sixth non-habitable room 36 has a washbasin and other amenities located on the opposite side from the living area zone 20. Furthermore, there is a washing machine area 36a located on the living area zone 20 side of the north wall 24, and below the U-shaped staircase 41, where a washing machine is installed. Because of the washing machine, the sixth non-habitable room 36 is also used as a changing room. The area in front of the washbasin (on the side of the living area zone 20) is a space for people to stand or walk (a passageway). Between the fifth non-living room 35 and the sixth non-living room 36, there is a door (for example, a single-leaf door) in the passageway.

[0165] As described above, various types of non-habitable rooms may be arranged in the backyard zone 30.

[0166] Next, we will describe the second floor of house H2 in this specific example. As shown in Figure 15, the second floor of House H2 is divided into a common zone 50, an independent zone 60, a multi-zone 70, and a balcony zone 80. Furthermore, balcony zone 80 is located adjacent to the south side of multi-zone 70 and is situated above entrance zone 10.

[0167] Common Zone 50 is a zone shared by the residents of House H1, separate from the living room Zone 2 on the first floor and the individual living rooms (referring to bedrooms, children's rooms, etc.), and is located on the passageway leading from the first floor to the second floor.

[0168] Furthermore, a staircase zone 40 is also located within the common zone 50. At the top of the stairs 41 in the staircase zone 40 is a corridor 54 within the common zone 50. The common zone 50 includes a common room 51 located at the top of the stairs 41, a toilet 53, and a corridor 54, all of which can be shared by residents. The common room 51 is located on the north side of the stairwell zone 40 and is a private room accessed through a doorway with a partition between it and the corridor 54. Inside, there is a common desk 52 and a chair.

[0169] Toilet 53 is located on the west side of common room 51. Corridor 54 is a passageway leading from the common room 51 to each resident room on the second floor. An independent zone 60 is located on the west side of corridor 54, and a multi-zone 70 is located on the south side of corridor 54. The central part of corridor 54 in the longitudinal direction (north-south direction) is a small staircase 54a, and the floor level is higher on the south side of the small staircase 54a than on the north side. In other words, the entire second floor has a higher floor level on the south side than on the north side of the small staircase 54a.

[0170] Of the walls 55, 56, and 57 located between the stair zone 40 and the common zone 50, walls 55 and 57, which function as handrail walls for the staircase 41, are set at a height that does not reach the ceiling. The upper end of wall 55 is formed at an angle corresponding to the angle of the staircase 41 (upper floor side). Wall 57 is erected between the corridor 54 and the stair zone 40, and at the portion of the small staircase 54a, the upper end is formed at an angle corresponding to the angle of the small staircase 54a. Wall 56 is erected between the common room 51 and the stairwell zone 40 and extends to the ceiling. A window 56a is formed in wall 56, and through this window 56a, it is easier to sense the presence of people coming up the stairs 41 or people on the first floor.

[0171] Independent Zone 60 has the characteristics of a private room separated from other zones, making it a more independent zone than the other zones on the second floor of House H2. On the other hand, because the independent zone 60 is located adjacent to the shared zone 50, it is easy to use the shared zone 50 and to move between it and the first floor via the staircase zone 40. Room 61 is conveniently located next to toilet 53, making it easy to access toilet 53. Furthermore, as mentioned above, its high degree of independence from other zones makes it suitable for use as a home recovery room.

[0172] Multi-zone 70 is a zone where the floor plan and occupied space of rooms can be freely changed to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of residents and changes in family structure and lifestyle that accompany changes in life stages. This multi-zone 70 is one large room and is located adjacent to both the common zone 50, which includes the staircase zone 40, and the independent zone 60.

[0173] Furthermore, the multizone 70 is formed in a roughly L-shape in plan view, with one wall 71 and the other wall 76 forming the inner corner of the L-shape, arranged in directions perpendicular to each other. One wall 71 faces the portion of the corridor 54 that is accessed via the small staircase 54a, and in plan view, it extends in a north-south direction, dividing the entire multi-zone 70 into east-west areas. A first entrance 71a with a hinged door is formed on the part of this one wall 71 that faces the southern end of the corridor 54. The first entrance 71a is for moving between the multi-zone 70 and the corridor 54, and is located on the west side of the portion of the corridor 54 that is accessed via the small staircase 54a. The other wall 76 extends in the east-west direction in a plan view and is positioned perpendicular to the first wall 71, but is spaced apart from the first wall 71. In other words, the first wall 71 is located on the extension of the other wall 76.

[0174] On the second floor of house H2, a sub-space 75 is provided adjacent to the multi-zone 70. This sub-space 75 is a single room, adjacent to both the corridor 54 (passageway) and the multi-zone 70, separated by walls 76 and 77, and is located in the inner corner of the multi-zone, which is formed in a roughly L-shape in plan view. Furthermore, this sub-space 75 is located adjacent to the staircase zone 40, separated by a wall 78. In other words, this subspace 75 is formed by being surrounded by the eastern outer wall, the other wall 76 (south wall 76) perpendicular to the eastern outer wall, the wall 77 (west wall 77) perpendicular to this other wall 76 and facing the corridor 54, and the wall 78 (north wall 78) perpendicular to the eastern outer wall and wall 77 and facing the staircase zone 40.

[0175] The western wall 77, which forms the subspace 75, is positioned parallel to the aforementioned wall 71, and the southern end of the corridor 54 is located between these two walls 71 and 77. The space between these two walls 71 and 77 serves as a second entrance / exit 79 for moving between the multi-zone 70 and the corridor 54. The second entrance 79 and the first entrance 71a are arranged in perpendicular directions at the end of the corridor 54 (passageway) and are adjacent to each other.

[0176] Furthermore, a third entrance 77a is formed in the western wall 77, directly opposite the first entrance 71a formed in one of the walls 71, connecting the corridor 54 (passageway) and the sub-space 75. This third entrance 77a and the first entrance 71a are arranged in perpendicular directions at the end of the corridor 54 (passageway) and are adjacent to each other. In other words, the sub-space 75 has a third entrance 77a formed in the western wall 77 that is provided between it and the corridor 54, and this third entrance 77a is located near the first entrance 71a and the second entrance 79.

[0177] More specifically, the first entrance 71a is located on the west side of the section of the corridor 54 accessed via the small staircase 54a, the second entrance 79 is located on the south side of the section of the corridor 54 accessed via the small staircase 54a, and the third entrance 77a is located on the east side of the section of the corridor 54 accessed via the small staircase 54a. The first entrance 71a and the second entrance 79 are both for moving between the multi-zone 70 and the corridor 54, but they connect to different areas within the multi-zone 70. On the other hand, the third entrance 77a is for moving between the sub-space 75 and the corridor 54.

[0178] In a plan view, one wall 71 extending in the north-south direction has a connecting opening 71b formed at a distance to the south from the first entrance 71a, which connects the east-west areas of the multi-zone 70 (the second area 70b and the third area 70c, described later).

[0179] The multi-zone 70 is stored along one of the walls 71 that constitutes the multi-zone 70, and can be divided into multiple areas by partitions 73 and 74 (movable partitions 73 and 74) that are deployed from the storage location. In other words, the multi-zone 70 of this embodiment, which is a large room on the second floor, has a first area 70a, a second area 70b, and a third area 70c, which are formed by being partitioned by two partitions 73 and 74.

[0180] The two partitions 73 and 74 are the first movable partition wall 73 and the second movable partition wall 74, both of which are stored along one of the walls 71 and deployed from their storage locations. The first movable partition wall 73 is for dividing the western zone of the multi-zone 70 into north-south sections, and in this embodiment, it divides the western zone of the multi-zone 70 into roughly north-south halves. The second movable partition wall 74 is for dividing the multi-zone 70 into east and west sections. In this embodiment, it is provided to close the communication opening 71b, thereby dividing the multi-zone 70 into east and west sections.

[0181] Of the three areas in the multi-zone 70, the first area 70a is located on the northern side of the western zone of the multi-zone 70, which is separated by the first movable partition wall 73, and is adjacent to the common zone 50 and the independent zone 60. Furthermore, this first area 70a is an area located within the multi-zone 70, accessible from corridor 54 via the first entrance / exit 71a.

[0182] The second area 70b is located on the southern side of the western zone of the multi-zone 70, which is separated by the first movable partition wall 73. It is not adjacent to the common zone 50 or the independent zone 60, and there is no direct access to either the independent zone 60 or the common zone 50. Furthermore, an open atrium 82 is provided in the balcony zone 80 on the south side of the second area 70b.

[0183] The third area 70c is located on the eastern side of the multi-zone 70 and is adjacent to the second area 70b and sub-space 75. Furthermore, this third area 70c is located within the multi-zone 70, accessible from corridor 54 through the second entrance 79. Furthermore, a balcony section 81 is provided in the balcony zone 80 on the south side of the third area 70c. A sliding glass door is provided in the exterior wall on the south side of the third area 70c. Therefore, access to the balcony section 81 is to be made from the third area 70c. Because the third area 70c is easily accessible from the balcony section 81 in this way, it is an area that is passed through when hanging laundry on the balcony section 81. For example, in the event of rain, a space for drying clothes can be secured in the third area 70c, and clothes can be dried indoors.

[0184] A sub-space 75 is provided to the north of the third area 70c, and the other wall 76 (the southern wall 76) is provided between the third area 70c and the sub-space 75. In other words, the third area 70c and the sub-space 75 are adjacent to each other via the other wall 76. In this specific example 2, sub-space 75 is used as a walk-in closet. An opening 76a is formed in the other wall 76, connecting sub-space 75 and the third area 70c. Therefore, clothes that were drying on the balcony 81 or in the third area 70c can be stored in sub-space 75 through the opening 76a. The sub-space 75 is equipped with hanger pipes and storage shelves. Therefore, the hanger pipes and storage shelves can be used from both the sub-space 75 side and the third area 70c side. In other words, it is preferable to use storage furniture installed in the sub-space 75 that is designed to be usable from both sides, from the sub-space 75 side and the third area 70c side.

[0185] The opening 76a may function as an entrance for putting in or taking out only items such as clothing, or it may be an entrance that allows people to enter and exit. When provided as an entrance or exit for goods, this opening 76a is a so-called waist-high window, with its lower end positioned higher than the floor. When provided as an entrance, this opening 76a is a sliding window.

[0186] In this embodiment, sub-space 75 is used as a walk-in closet, but it is not limited to this. It may also be used as a storage space such as a pantry, or as a space used for other purposes (for example, a study, teleworking room, second-floor bathroom, second-floor kitchen, etc.).

[0187] Subspace 75 is intended to be used jointly by residents using multizone 70. Located in the inner corner of multizone 70, which is roughly L-shaped in plan view, the third entrance 77a is positioned close to both the first entrance 71a and the second entrance 79. Since the second entrance 79 is positioned close to the connecting opening 71b, subspace 75 is convenient for residents using multizone 70.

[0188] The Multi-Zone 70 can be used in a variety of ways, depending on changes in family structure and lifestyle that accompany changes in life stages.

[0189] This embodiment provides the following excellent effects. In other words, the entrance zones 1 and 10, the living room zones 2 and 20, and the backyard zones 3 and 30 are arranged in the depth direction, with the entrance zone 1 and 10 on one side of the living room zone 2 and 20, and the backyard zone 3 and 30 on the other side. Therefore, residents enter the living room zone 2 and 20, which contains living rooms 21 and 22, from the entrance zone 1 and 10, which contains the front door 11, and can use the functions of multiple non-living rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 in the backyard zone 3 and 30, which is far from the front door 11. In other words, living rooms 21 and 22 are located behind the front door 11, and multiple non-living rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 are located further behind them, and the zoning by zones 1, 10, 2, 20, 3 and 30 can determine a certain degree of spatial relationship. Furthermore, in backyard zones 3 and 30, multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h and 31-34 are arranged in a line along the frontage direction, so these multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h and 31-34 are positioned facing habitable zones 2 and 20. Moreover, backyard zones 3 and 30 have a passageway on the habitable zone 2 and 20 side that is continuous in the direction of the arrangement of the multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h and 31-34, making it easier to move between habitable zones 2 and 20 and backyard zones 3 and 30, as well as move within backyard zones 3 and 30. This makes it possible to provide Housing H1 with zoning that is convenient for residents.

[0190] Furthermore, since multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 include either water-related non-habitable rooms 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 32, 33, 34 which are equipped with plumbing facilities and function as plumbing rooms, storage-related non-habitable rooms 3g, 3h which are equipped with storage facilities and function as storage rooms, or combined non-habitable rooms 3a, 31 which function as both plumbing rooms and storage rooms, it becomes easier to create a convenient layout by appropriately selecting and combining water-related non-habitable rooms 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 32, 33, 34, storage-related non-habitable rooms 3g, 3h, and combined non-habitable rooms 3a, 31.

[0191] Furthermore, the dimensions in the frontage direction of each of the multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h, 31-34, which are arranged in a line along the frontage direction, are set to the dimensions obtained by dividing the frontage direction of the entire backyard zone 3,30 by the number of non-habitable rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 arranged in an approximately equal number. Therefore, if multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 are arranged in a line along the backyard zone 3,30, they will fit perfectly within the backyard zone 3,30. This allows for a well-balanced arrangement of multiple non-habitable rooms 3a-3h, 31-34 within the backyard zone 3,30, making it easier to create a convenient spatial relationship and making it easy to apply to standard housing H1.

[0192] Furthermore, the living space zones 2 and 20 are divided into a first living space zone 2z1 and 21 on one side of the width direction and a second living space zone 2z2 and 22 on the other side of the width direction, with partitions 2a and 23 extending in the depth direction in a plan view located in the center of the width direction. Since different types of rooms are provided in the first living space zone 2z1 and 21 and the second living space zone 2z2 and 22, if multiple non-living spaces 3a to 3h and 31 to 34 are arranged in the backyard zone 3 and 30 taking into account the different types of rooms, a positional relationship that takes into account the usability of different types of rooms can be achieved.

[0193] Furthermore, since a staircase 41 is provided in one of the first living space zones 2z1,21 and the second living space zones 2z2,22, connecting the floor where the entrance 11 is located with other floors adjacent to it vertically, a route can be formed from the entrance 11, passing through one of the first living space zones 2z1,21 and the second living space zones 2z2,22 to reach other floors. This enhances the interconnectedness between the floor where the entrance 11 is located and other floors, resulting in a zoning system that is convenient for residents.

[0194] Furthermore, multiple entrances 24a, 24b, and 24c are provided on the same straight line between the living area zone 20 and the back area zone 30, allowing for access between the two. This creates multiple pathways connecting the living area zone 20 and the back area zone 30, enabling smooth movement between the two zones.

[0195] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a growing demand for the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality, which aims to achieve virtually zero carbon dioxide emissions, and for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the construction industry, efforts are also being made to use wood, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions, for buildings. Since the H1 house in this embodiment is constructed using a panel construction method with wooden building panels, it can contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality and to the achievement of the SDGs.

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[0196] 1 Entrance zone 2 Living room zone 2a Partition 2z1 First living room zone 2z2 Second living room zone 3 Backyard zone 3a First non-living room (toilet, pantry) 3b Second non-living room (washroom) 3c Third non-living room (laundry room) 3d Fourth non-living room (bathroom) 3e Fifth non-living room (toilet) 3f Sixth non-living room (wash and dressing room) 3g Seventh non-living room (pantry) 3h Eighth non-living room (family closet) 4 Staircase zone 5 Common zone 6 Independent zone 7 Multi-purpose zone 7a First area 7b Second area 7c Third area H, H1, H2 House 10 Entrance zone 20 Living room zone 21 First living room zone 22 Second living room zone 23 Central partition wall 30 Backyard zone 31 First non-living room (toilet, pantry) 32 Second non-living room (washroom) 33 Third non-living room (laundry room) 34 Fourth non-living room (bathroom) 35 Fifth non-living room (toilet) 36 Sixth non-living room (wash and dressing room) 37 Seventh non-living room (pantry) 38 Eighth non-living room (family closet) 39 Ninth non-living room (wash and laundry room) 40 Staircase Zone 50 Shared Zones 60 Independent Zones 70 Multizone 70a First Area 70b Second Area 70c Third Area 70d, 75 Subspace 71a First entrance / exit 72a,79 Second entrance / exit 77a Third entrance

Claims

1. A living space zone where living rooms are provided, The system includes a backyard zone adjacent to the aforementioned living space zone, which is provided with a number of non-living spaces accessible from the living space zone, In the aforementioned backyard zone, the multiple non-habitable rooms are arranged side by side. Between the living area zone and the backyard area, a first entrance and a second entrance are provided, allowing access between the living area zone and the backyard area. A kitchen counter is placed in the aforementioned living space zone. A residence characterized by having a circular circulation route that passes through the first entrance, the backyard zone, the second entrance, and around the kitchen counter in the living room zone.

2. The aforementioned living space zone is provided with stairs for moving to other floors. The house according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned staircase is arranged facing the aforementioned circulation route.

3. The aforementioned backyard zone has a passage that extends along the direction in which the plurality of non-habitable rooms are arranged, The dwelling according to claim 1, characterized in that the first entrance and the second entrance are provided facing the passageway.

4. The aforementioned multiple non-habitable rooms include: A non-habitable room with plumbing facilities installed and functioning as a plumbing room, A storage-type non-habitable room that has storage facilities installed and functions as a storage room, The dwelling according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes either a combined non-living room having the function of a bathroom / kitchen area or the function of a storage room.

5. In the aforementioned living space zone, a dining table is placed adjacent to the kitchen counter. The house according to claim 1, characterized in that the circulation route is configured to pass around the kitchen counter and the dining table.

6. A storage area is provided below the aforementioned stairs. The house according to claim 2, characterized in that a robot vacuum cleaner can be stored in the storage area under the stairs.

7. The aforementioned under-stair storage area has an opening that opens towards the living space zone and a door that opens and closes the opening. The house according to claim 6, characterized in that a gap is formed between the lower end of the door and the floor through which the robot vacuum cleaner can pass.

8. The dwelling according to claim 2, characterized in that at least a portion of the space below the stairs is integrally formed as part of one of the multiple non-habitable rooms in the backyard zone.

9. The dwelling according to claim 8, characterized in that a portion of the non-living room formed integrally in the space below the stairs is a laundry area where a washing machine is installed.

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