fullbyggt

Fullbyggt is a term used in Swedish architectural and urban planning discourse to describe a built environment where construction fills a plot or city block to the maximum extent allowed by zoning and design guidelines. The word combines the Swedish words full and byggt, meaning fully built. It is commonly used when discussing block planning, street frontages, and the relation between buildings and public space. A fullbyggt block typically features continuous facades along the street, limited setbacks, and little undeveloped space within the block, aiming to create a compact, walkable urban fabric.

In planning practice, the concept is used descriptively rather than as a formal category. It is often contrasted with partly built or permeable block designs that leave courtyards, gaps, or lower-density development within a block. The interpretation of what constitutes full building density depends on local regulations, including height limits, plot ratios, and street-wall requirements.

The potential advantages of fullbyggt development include increased housing supply, improved walkability, and better utilization of transit access. Potential drawbacks can include reduced daylight, privacy challenges, and limited access to green space within the block; these outcomes are influenced by design quality, fenestration, and the inclusion of public realm amenities. See also: urban density, street wall, zoning, massing.