26/01/10 – Los Angeles – Townhomes

Posted on: January 26th, 2010 | 55 Comments
  • http://www.residencesatwilson.com/index.php?wl=3 BradW

    Residences at Wilson – Unit 6, 91-101 N Wilson Ave., Pasadena CA

    LOCATION: 3 – surprising 97 walk score, Pasadena location

    ORIENTATION: 0 – building on north-south axis with additional west exposure, given the site, the architect did not have much choice.

    ORGANIZATION: 2 – although laundry is awkwardly located on a mezzanine floor above the bedroom

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1 – roof deck plus courtyard

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1 – powder room is awkward but master bath is very nice

    STUDY: 1 – on mezzanine floor

    LAUNDRY: 1 – par for the course

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 17 – but for orientation this building has a lot going for it

    Sander Architects (http://www.sander-architects.com/residential/multifamily/wilson/wilson.html) are responsible for the design and additional images of the project are provided at this link. Whitney Sander is notable for the hybrid house concept where prefab components and custom finishes are combined to achieve high design at reasonable cost. Also check out the Sander project called Glass Townhouses (http://www.sander-architects.com/residential/multifamily/dell/dell.html). This 2-unit complex is located on Dell Ave. in the Venice beach area. It is distinguished by the use of a translucent glass wall along an exterior elevation. The units do not share a common wall. I would post this project but I cannot locate a floor plan. Certainly it would score very well and I could easily live there.

  • http://www.spaceb.net/ BradW

    SpaceB – Venice Beach area

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3 – courtyards provide light from all directions, the building faces south

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0 – a nice courtyard entry but sadly no closet or washroom close by

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1 – multiple courtyards

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1 – could be better

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 19

    A unique use of interior courtyards and a location above retail space on Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice distinguish these units. This a re-post from last week as the project fits better in the townhouse category.

  • http://www.colonytownhomes.com/unit_floorplan_details.html?floorplan_id=330 Alejandro

    The Colony in Santa Clarita,CA — “Ibiza”
    Walkscore: 22/100

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 0
    ORIENTATION: 3
    ORGANIZATION: 0
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 1
    LIVING: 0
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 0
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 0
    BATHROOMS: 0
    STUDY: 0
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 10

  • http://www.thegreenmews.com/pdf/4290.pdf orangeopolis

    The Mews — Unit 4290

    located in Atwater Village
    4290 Perlita Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039
    Architects: Corsini + Stark, AIA

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 15

  • http://www.thegreenmews.com/pdf/4278.pdf orangeopolis

    The Mews — Unit 4278

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 0

    TOTAL: 18

    I especially like the fact that in both plans you can open up the windows facing the courtyard and completely open that space up so that the outdoor living space seamlessly connects to the dining, kitchen and interior living rooms. The only major issue that I have with this one is the fact that the front door is quite strange: first it’s hidden by the garage, sandwiched between it and a guest parking stall (???), and second, because the door just leads you into the courtyard – where would you go from there (especially if it was one of those rare rainy days in LA)? So really, the front door is either a fence gate or it’s the door from the garage into the house… really odd considering the quality of the rest of this design.

  • http://www.cvar.com/pagelaunch/amberwdcedarwood368.pdf Sarah Williams

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    Amberwood in Thousand Oaks

    LOCATION: 3 (75 walk score)

    ORIENTATION: 0 (unknown)

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0 (narrow entry hallway; seemingly narrow kitchen entrance)

    ENTRY: 0 (not bad, but no closet)

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1 (once you’re in, it’s good)

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 0 (could use a bedroom for study if it wasn’t needed…)

    LAUNDRY: 0 (in the garage)

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 12

    Not bad; I don’t like the corner fireplace, and have never been a huge fan of the “great room” thing – most of the time I feel it just takes away space from the second floor.

  • http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/1003708.php Corey

    MOUNTAIN CREST

    LOCATION: 0 – walk score 29

    ORIENTATION: 0 – unknown

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 0

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 12

  • http://www.taylormorrison.com/Community.aspx?CommunityID=239&DivisionID=15 Corey

    MARKET STREET AT DOS LAGOS – RESIDENCE 1

    LOCATION: 0 – 35 walk score

    ORIENTATION: 0 – unknown

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 12

  • http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Los-Angeles/Esperto-At-West-Creek/Residence-2 Corey

    ESPERTO AT WEST CREEK – RESIDENCE 2/3

    LOCATION: 0 – walk score 22

    ORIENTATION: 0 – unknown

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 9

  • http://www.carolsimonson.com/f-dash.asp?Page=192112.html Sarah Williams

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    Terrace Townhomes – Westlake Village

    LOCATION: 0 (38 walkability)

    ORIENTATION: 0 (unknown)

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 0 (the family room is lacking in natural light & it is directly connected to the garage)

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0 (unknown)

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 0 (looking at plan 2D-4, I think it would be better to get rid of bedroom 2 or 4 so that the master is not so awkwardly-shaped.. not bad otherwise, though – there is some wasted hallway space as well.)

    BATHROOMS: 1 (no tub in the master, but otherwise okay)

    STUDY: 1 (one of the bedrooms, perhaps?)

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 9

    My first impression of this townhome was that it seems to be fairly well organized, but a little bit too complicated – the area could likely have been better used if the circulation patterns and division of spaces had been simplified and refined, in my opinion.

  • http://www.thegatsbyhollywood.com/index2.php?page=homes_plans Rita H.

    The Gatsby Hollywood — Unit 13 — Chaplin

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 17

    It’s kind of strange to think of brownstones and Los Angeles in the same instance, and then to top it all off with the project being “LA’s first all-solar and all-green powered urban community”. I also find it kind-of silly to live in a unit called “Chaplin” — what’s Chaplinesque about it?? Anyways, the design seems to pull through so that beyond the facile literary references is actually a pretty decent place to live.

  • http://www.thegatsbyhollywood.com/index2.php?page=homes_plans Rita H.

    The Gatsby Hollywood — Unit 13 — Astaire

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 0

    BATHROOMS: 0

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 15

    Not as good as ol’Charlie there, but still in the moderately slow category.

  • http://www.thegatsbyhollywood.com/index2.php?page=homes_plans Rita H.

    oop’s
    The Astaire is unit 27 if you are looking on the site plan for the orientation.

  • http://olsonhomes.com/find/community/floorplans/floorplansmore.aspx?codetitle=Lotuswalk# Matt KB

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    PROJECT – Lotus Walk Plan 6

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 3

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN:0

    DINING: 0

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS:0

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL:12

  • Matt KB

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    PROJECT – Ruxton Place

    LOCATION: 3 or 0

    ORIENTATION: 3 or 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2 or 0

    CIRCULATION: 2 or 0

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 3

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 0

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL:16

  • http://olsonhomes.com/find/community/floorplans/floorplans.aspx?codeTitle=Willowwalk&planNo=wiplan1a Matt KB

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    PROJECT – Willow Walk Plan 1a

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 3

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS:0

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL:14

  • http://www.carolsimonson.com/f-dash.asp?Page=192112.html Sarah Williams

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    Traditions Townhomes – Moorpark (“Legacy” plan)
    (I just noticed the URL is the same as the last one I posted – they are both on the website of the self-titled “Condo Queen” – the list of developments is on the left-hand side; you will have to go down the list and find the community for the plans. Sorry!)

    LOCATION: 3 (57 walkability – benefit of the doubt…)

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0 (weird 45-degree hallways throughout)

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 0 (no room to move around)

    DINING: 1 (could be better defined)

    BEDROOMS: 0 (odd angles waste space)

    BATHROOMS: 0 (same as above – especially master)

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 12

    The wasted space in this plan bothers me, especially in the kitchen, master bedroom and master bath.

  • http://www.pardeehomes.com/carmel-country-highlands/highlands-village/floorplans/plan-2/ Wayne

    THE SLOW HOME TEST Highlands Village
    ==================

    LOCATION:0 Walkability score: 8

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 0 Why is the master bath the same size as the bedroom?

    BATHROOMS: 0 Same as above

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL:

  • http://www.leangreenlivingmachine.com/ Jodi J

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    Rock Row
    Unit 7C
    1546 Yosimite Drive, Eagle Rock, CA
    2167 sq ft
    built 2009

    LOCATION: 3 – Walk Score of 77

    ORIENTATION: 3, southern exposure

    ORGANIZATION: 2 – principle living space on 2nd floor, bedroom on third

    CIRCULATION: 2 – clean circulation corrridor in centre of unit on all three levels

    ENTRY: 0 – entry corridor is long and narrow. no apparent closet. more of a circulation corridor than a devoted entry space.

    LIVING: 1 – large windows, rectangular space, large space.

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1 – four seperate outdoor spaces plus a green roof. generous space to accomodate a table set in two of the four spaces. Good public and private access.

    KITCHEN: 1 – ample counter space

    DINING: 1 – generous size

    BEDROOMS: 1 – lots of windows, ample closets

    BATHROOMS: 1 – efficient use of space, good size vanities not overcrowded by double sinks

    STUDY: 0 – NA

    LAUNDRY: 1 – assume the washer dryer are in the closet next to the garage/entry. pulled slightly off the main corridor thus does not interfere with traffic circulation in hall. a little tight for space.

    PARKING: 1 – below living spaces.

    TOTAL: 18 – SLOW – also LEED certified, which is an interesting bonus.

  • http://www.pardeehomes.com/carmel-country-highlands/highlands-village/floorplans/plan-3/ Wayne

    THE SLOW HOME TEST Highlands Village

    LOCATION: 0 Walk ability score: 8

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 14

    I picked two different plans from the same development which demonstrates the improvement in the slow home score with 2 different floor plans with similar square footage. In the end the location of the community stops the layout of plan #3 from becoming a slow home.

  • http://www.colonytownhomes.com/unit_floorplan_details.html?floorplan_id=331&unit_id=59604 Jodi J

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    The Colony Townhomes
    St. Tropez Floor Plan
    Unit #27203
    27614 N Spencer Ct, Santa Clarita, CA
    1154 sq ft

    LOCATION: 0 – Walk Score of 9

    ORIENTATION: 0 – NW exposure

    ORGANIZATION: 2 – public spaces in 2nd floor, private (bedroom/bathroom) space all on 3rd level (each having respective half of the 3rd level)

    CIRCULATION: 0 – poor. living room arrangement is difficult due to entrances/acess corridors on three of the four sides (entry, stairs, kitchen). Access to kitchen difficult with dining room placement.

    ENTRY: 0 – door should swing in opposite direction. no real definition. enter directly into living room space.

    LIVING: 0 – focal point (fireplace) in corner. Placement of fireplace, patio doors, entry, staircase and circulation paths make for difficult furniture arrangement (only one wall to place couch on, doesn’t take advantage of teh focal point).

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1 – two seperate spaces – one public, one private. proportions of private slightly better for funiture arrangement, but public could fit small table and two chairs.

    KITCHEN: 1 – decent counterspace. easily manouverable once in.

    DINING: 1 – a little tight, slightly blocks access to kitchen. large window.

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1 – very tight between toilet and vanity in all three bathrooms. powder room door swing is very intrusive.

    STUDY: 0 – NA

    LAUNDRY: 1 – good size area in front of laundry closet.

    PARKING: 1 – below living space.

    TOTAL: 8 – Moderately Fast

  • http://www.drhorton.com/corp/GetFloorPlan.do?dv=30&pr=44262&pl=1162100 Wayne

    THE SLOW HOME TEST Griffith Park
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 0 Why are all the Master bathrooms bigger than the
    bedrooms?

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 11

  • http://www.edenglen.com/tour-our-neighborhoods/portico.html Matilde

    EdenGlen – Portico #3

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 0
    ORIENTATION: 0
    ORGANIZATION: 2
    CIRCULATION: 0
    ENTRY: 1
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 0
    STUDY: 0
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 9

  • http://www.edenglen.com/tour-our-neighborhoods/belcourt.html Matilde

    EdenGlen – Belcourt #9

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 0
    ORIENTATION: 0
    ORGANIZATION: 0
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 0
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 0
    BATHROOMS: 1
    STUDY: 1
    LAUNDRY: 0
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 9

  • http://www.7917willoughby.com/assets/pdf/v01.pdf Jodi J

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    7917 Willoughby
    Vertical Residence 01
    7917 Willoughby Ave
    West Hollywood, CA

    LOCATION: 3 – Walk Score of 92

    ORIENTATION: 3 – SW facing. Exposure on three of four sides (end unit)

    ORGANIZATION: 2 – third level devoted to private space, 2nd smei-private, 1st is public spaces

    CIRCULATION: 0 – circulation path from entry to second level is dircetly through the living room and kitchen. Large amount of space on mezzanine level wasted for hallways.

    ENTRY: 1 – defined by shape of living room.

    LIVING: 1 – large windows. large floor space.

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1 – large private exterior area off the back of the home one the 1st level. small exterior space off the master bedroom (proportions are condusive to small seating arrangement).

    KITCHEN: 0 – continuous work surfaces, but all along just one wall. lost of wasted floor space in front of bank fo cabinets. limited unoccupied counter space.

    DINING: 0 – no dining room. could tuck in kitchen.

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 0 – bathroom shower off master suite is excessive in size. sink in odd place on counter.

    STUDY: 1 – considered as the mezzanine.

    LAUNDRY: 0 – in the kitchen.

    PARKING: 0 – no info available. no garage.

    TOTAL: 13 – Moderately Fast. Disappointing space allocation given it’s “high end design” marketing.

  • http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Los-Angeles/Artisan-At-West-Creek/Residence-2 Eunice

    Artisan at West Creek – Residence 2

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 12

  • http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Los-Angeles/Esperto-At-West-Creek/Residence-8 Claudette N.

    Esperto at West Creek – Residence 8

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0
    ORIENTATION: 0
    ORGANIZATION: 2
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 0
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 0
    STUDY: 0
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 11

  • http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Los-Angeles/Esperto-At-West-Creek/Residence-4 Claudette N.

    Esperto at West Creek – Residence 4

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0
    ORIENTATION: 0
    ORGANIZATION: 0
    CIRCULATION: 0
    ENTRY: 1
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 1
    STUDY: 0
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 8

  • http://bkf.brookfieldsouthland.com/bkf/newhomes/floorplans.asp?CommunityID=por&MenuName=1 Joti Singh

    Paloma at Portola Springs – Residence 1

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 0

    BATHROOMS: 0

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 10

  • http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Orange-County/TimberhillRiverbend/Plan-One Joti Singh

    Timberhill at Riverbend – Plan One

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 0

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 0

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 0

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 3 Fast House

  • http://www.riverranchtownhomes.com/unit_floorplan_details.html?floorplan_id=296 Margo

    River Ranch Townhomes: Plan D

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 0 (55 Walk Score)

    ORIENTATION: ?

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 0

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 8

  • http://lasventanas-homes.com/.com/unit_floorplan_details.html?floorplan_id=330 Dominique

    Unit A

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 3 (78 walk score)

    ORIENTATION: 3 (corner unit)

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 19 Slow

  • http://lasventanas-homes.com/.com/unit_floorplan_details.html?floorplan_id=330 Dominique

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 3 or 0

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 0 – small.

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 0 (need doors)

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 16

  • Mid America Mom

    Hello Dominique ,

    Could not make that las ventanas link work so I just went to the website of http://lasventanas-homes.com/

    thanks!

  • http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes-floor-plans/oxnard-ventura-pacific-the-avenue-plan-2.html Catherine Taney

    The Avenue at Riverpark – Plan 2

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
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    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 0

    BATHROOMS: 0

    STUDY: 0

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 0

    TOTAL: 7 Verging on Fast, saved by a proper orientation.

  • http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes-floor-plans/oxnard-ventura-collage-plan-1.html Slow Homer

    Collage – Plan 1

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 11

  • http://www.r1living.com/pdf/floorplan_2c.pdf Alejandro

    R1 Living – Unit 209

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3
    ORIENTATION: 3
    ORGANIZATION: 2
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 1
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 0
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 0
    STUDY: 1
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 18

    I think Liz James did this one from this project yesterday, but I found a different unit from the same project that fared better on the test. Just thought that we’re looking for the slow ones so the slower the better no?

    -A

  • http://www.7fountains.com/7fountains.html?residences.html~mainFrame Matilde

    7 Fountains – Plan S

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 14

  • http://www.7fountains.com/7fountains.html?residences.html~mainFrame Matilde

    7 Fountains – Plan D

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 0

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 16 This goes to show how important good orientation would have been since that was the difference between a moderately slow and a slow rating!

  • http://www.1880longbeach.com/FloorPlans/TownHome5.pdf orangeopolis

    1880 Long Beach – TH 5

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 0

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 12

  • http://www.1880longbeach.com/FloorPlans/TownHome10.pdf orangeopolis

    1880 Long Beach – TH 10

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 0

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 0

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 0

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 15

  • http://www.pierpointelife.com/residences/floorPlans/Townhome-106.pdf orangeopolis

    Pier Pointe – Residence AR

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 0

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 17

  • http://www.dogtownstation.com/ Paulina

    Dogtown Station – Unit 5B

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3
    ORIENTATION: 3
    ORGANIZATION: 0
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 0
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 0
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 0
    STUDY: 1
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 15 (bottom end of moderately slow)

    Unfortunately the link doesn’t take you directly to the floorplan. I chose to look at “typical townhouse” unit 5B. There are some weird things in this plan, like the regular height bathroom chunked into a double-height space (do you have to climb up onto the ‘roof’ of the bathroom to dust – or worse: is it the bathroom ceiling open to the double height space???) Oh! another funny/annoying/stupid thing is the way they dealt with wasted space in the master bedroom: just don’t build a floor there! Seriously. Otherwise I thought it was ok enough to stay out of the fast ranges.

  • http://www.colonytownhomes.com/unit_floorplan_details.html?floorplan_id=330 Laura K

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION:

    ORGANIZATION: 0

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING:0

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 0

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 0

    STUDY:

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 5

  • http://www.montiavo.com/montiavo_fp_bordeaux.html Vickie

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================
    http://www.montiavo.com/montiavo_fp_bordeaux.html

    2160 Rubel Way, Santa Maria
    BORDEAUX Plan

    LOCATION: walk score of 35% — 0

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 0

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 15

    Even though the entry is quite tight, there is a closet. I also think having a bathroom on the first floor would be advantageous, but the ones around the bedrooms are good. Also find the entry into the master bedroom to be obstructed by the corner but overall, still good.

  • http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/1000008226.php Vickie

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================
    Vanowen St. Lake Balboa, CA 91406
    http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/1000008226.php

    PLAN B2 2 + 2 Townhome

    LOCATION: unable to locate walkability score 0

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 0

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL:16

  • http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/999911964.php Vickie

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================
    3831 Orchid Lane Calabasas, CA 91302
    http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/999911964.php

    LOCATION: walkability score 20% –0

    ORIENTATION: 0

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: (patio not specified, but there are sliding doors) 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL:12

  • http://www.pierpointelife.com/residences_floorplans_townhomes.php Dominique

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    Unit #501BR

    LOCATION: 3

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 19

  • http://centrestreetlofts.com/CSL_Unit_L.jpg Mid America Mom

    Centre Street Lofts
    Architect Arquitectonica
    285 W. 6th Street San Pedro CA

    Unit 331

    Bonus pictures and info from a listing- http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Pedro/285-W-6th-St-90731/unit-331/home/12293286

    LOCATION: 3 (94 Walkscore)

    ORIENTATION: 3 Mainly East and view to the water.

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0 Sorry but the hike to the stairs is too much.

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 0. Look narrow in master. The second is that to be a loft or something? No wall to the hall for the second. Also a strange boxed area with no label and what function does it serve?

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1 (NA)

    LAUNDRY: 1 I think we can put a basket on the side!

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 17

  • http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes-floor-plans/oxnard-ventura-pacific-the-avenue-plan-1.html Leo

    Standard Pacific Homes: The Avenue Oxnard, Ca
    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0 (32/100 Walkability Score)

    ORIENTATION: 0 (Unknown)

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1 or 0

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 0

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 11

  • http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes-floor-plans/oxnard-ventura-pacific-the-avenue-plan-1.html Leo

    The Avenue, Oxnard CA

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0 (37/100)

    ORIENTATION: 0 (Unknown)

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 2

    ENTRY: 0

    LIVING: 1

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 0

    DINING: 1 or 0

    BEDROOMS: 1 or 0

    BATHROOMS: 1 or 0

    STUDY: 1 or 0

    LAUNDRY: 1 or 0

    PARKING: 1 or 0

    TOTAL: 11

  • http://www.livecityplace.com/floorplans-park.html Alejandro

    I thought that I’d add these ones since I had them and didn’t get a chance earlier to submit them!

    City Place – The Park Plan 2

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3
    ORIENTATION: 0
    ORGANIZATION: 2
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 0
    LIVING: 0
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 0
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 0
    STUDY: 0
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 12

  • http://www.livecityplace.com/floorplans-courtyards.html Alejandro

    City Place – The Courtyards Plan 7

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3
    ORIENTATION: 0
    ORGANIZATION: 0
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 0
    LIVING: 0
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 1
    STUDY: 0
    LAUNDRY: 0
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 10

  • http://laventura.lyonhomes.com/homes/model.php/Vintage_at_Arboreta-Residence_1.html?c=303&m=1002 Claudette N.

    Vintage at Arboreta – Residence 1

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 0

    ORIENTATION: 3

    ORGANIZATION: 2

    CIRCULATION: 0

    ENTRY: 1

    LIVING: 0

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 0

    KITCHEN: 1

    DINING: 1

    BEDROOMS: 1

    BATHROOMS: 1

    STUDY: 1

    LAUNDRY: 1

    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 13

  • http://vivelosfeliz.com/floorplans.html orangeopolis

    I know these are late, but I thought that they were worth posting because they both got 19/20. They’re pretty close to the Rock Row project, located in the Silverlake area. I think that they are a really interesting way of increasing density in an existing neighborhood, dealing with private space, and both providing parking space and handling the slope of the site. Also, I think that they also just look neat (but I know that’s not the point…)

    Vive Los Feliz – Unit Type A

    THE SLOW HOME TES
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3
    ORIENTATION: 3
    ORGANIZATION: 2
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 0
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 1
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 1
    STUDY: 1
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 19 The entry main level entry needs better definition and some storage, and the back entry needs that wall dotted out in the plan in order to make the adjacent space usable and give the entry a space.

    Vive Los Feliz – Unit Type C

    THE SLOW HOME TEST
    ==================

    LOCATION: 3
    ORIENTATION: 3
    ORGANIZATION: 2
    CIRCULATION: 2
    ENTRY: 1
    LIVING: 1
    OUTDOOR LIVING: 1
    KITCHEN: 1
    DINING: 0
    BEDROOMS: 1
    BATHROOMS: 1
    STUDY: 1
    LAUNDRY: 1
    PARKING: 1

    TOTAL: 19 Better entry than unit A, but the dining space is just an extension of the eating bar…not sure if that’d be a nice experience to have your friends or family over for dinner and to all sit in a row.