unifamilial
Unifamilial is an adjective used to describe housing or households designed for a single family. In architecture and urban planning, it denotes structures intended for occupancy by one family, as opposed to multifamily or multi-unit buildings such as duplexes, townhouses, or apartment blocks.
The term combines Latin roots uni- meaning "one" and familia meaning "family," with the suffix -al forming
In practice, unifamilial designations are associated with single-family detached dwellings and low-density neighborhoods. Zoning codes may
Benefits attributed to unifamilial housing include privacy, control over property, and yard space. Critics point to
Related topics include single-family home, zoning, urban planning, and multifamily housing.