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WHAT IS A TOWN HOUSE
It is usually single-family house of two or sometimes three stories that is usually connected to a similar house by a common sidewall.

A modern town house is often one with a small footprint on multiple floors. The term originally referred in British usage to the city residence (normally in London) of someone whose main or largest residence was a country house.

Historically, a town house was the city residence of a noble or wealthy family, who would own one or more country houses in which they lived for much of the year. From the 18th century, landowners and their servants would move to a townhouse during the social season, when major balls took place

As an Architect (even as a client) you need to know your materials they can "make or break" your design.... Endeavour to make a statement... A good design ought to outlive the building.. http://www.archdaily.com/801545/16-materials-every-architect-needs-to-know-and-where-to-learn-about-them

16 Materials Every Architect Needs to Know (And Where to Learn About Them) A building’s materiality is what our bodies make direct contact with; the cold metal handle, the warm wooden wall, and the hard glass window would...