Infill

The 'act of infilling' is a phenomenon based on reactions from evolving societies. Pushes from government policies "on the reuse of urban land in preference to building on previously undeveloped land on urban fringes."

"Other factors include international obligations to reduce carbon emissions which have impacted on the materials and technologies used to build new houses, as well as on location and lifestyle preferences; shrinking household sizes and ageing populations mean there is greater demand for single unit accommodation in and around city centres. Another pressure is that growing numbers of us are gravitating towards city centres, lured by work opportunities and access to amenities and entertainment." pg. 1

Town House
- Krischpartner

Urban Infill 01 and 02

- Johnsen Schmaling Architects

"The revival of deprived areas and increased urban density are two of the many positive knock-on effects of infill housing. In many cases, empty site and derelict buildings are found in less salubrious areas; perhaps places with lower socio-economic demographics, high unemployment or a reputation for crime." pg. 13

Mornement, Adam and Annabel Biles. 2009. Infill: New Houses for Urban Sites. London, UK: Laurence King Publishing Ltd.