What is horizontal architecture ?

Horizontal architecture is a type of architectural structure in which residences are spread horizontally with fewer floors and have flat structures of certain standards.

Implementing horizontal architecture has certain advantages for both people and the city. So what are the advantages of this horizontal architecture?

-The floor differences between buildings in certain parts of the city are eliminated with this architecture. In this way, the city’s silhouette creates a regular appearance.

-People’s severe material and moral damage from natural disasters such as earthquakes will be minimized.

-While high-rise residences eliminate neighborly relations, horizontal architecture increases neighborly relations.

-Houses with horizontal architecture are designed in a way that people will be more in touch with nature.

Horizontal architecture is a new trend architectural concept for Türkiye. With the horizontal arrangement it brings, it prevents crooked and vertical urbanization and ensures the establishment of a correct city order. Houses built according to this architecture offer people more green areas, giving people the chance to live more in touch with nature.