How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the 5-over-1

Solving the housing crisis will require that we build large apartment buildings

The architectural style known as 5-over-1 – a design featuring several stories of wood framing above a concrete base first floor – has become increasingly prevalent in urban landscapes. This model, while efficient in maximizing space and blending residential and commercial uses, faces criticism for its uniformity and sometimes lackluster design. As thes…