Solarium integrated multi-unit building

Abstract

A multi-unit building for residential or commercial use that includes a plurality of dwelling units and an enclosed solarium area that is bordered at least in part by portions of at least two dwelling units. Each of the dwelling units includes an interior space having exterior access and a separate solarium access, the dwelling units and the solarium area are covered by a roof structure, and the solarium area is divided into a plurality of private areas so that a private area is associated with each of the two dwelling units. Each private area is associated with a dwelling unit so that such private area is accessible by way of that unit's solarium access. Preferably, the solarium area also includes a common area for shared usage by tenants of the dwelling units. The solarium area is provided at substantially at the same level as the ground level of the area surrounding the multi-unit building, and the plural dwelling units also preferably completely and equally surround the solarium area so as to define a centrally located area. The environment within the solarium area may advantageously by controlled by artificial systems including automatic control systems.

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