The most widespread Soviet standard housing blocks can be placed into one of several main construction types. See what they look like.
Type A
Since only axial walls in these buildings are load-bearing, each floor can be laid out flexibly, but the width of the building itself remains limited.
| Series | 1-439А, 1-439Я, 1-467, 1-510, II-17 and others |
|---|---|
| Construction type | non-carcass |
| Load-bearing elements | all axial walls |
Type B
The presence of load-bearing walls between apartments limits the ability to change the configuration of apartments on a floor, but the space inside them can be flexibly rearranged.
| Series | 1-447, 1-511, 1-515/5, 1-405 and others |
|---|---|
| Construction type | non-carcass |
| Load-bearing elements | walls between apartments, exterior walls, stairwells |
Type C
Frequently placed transverse walls limit the ability to join spaces within and between apartments.
| Series | 1-464, II-07, II-07-09, II-32, II-35 and others |
|---|---|
| Construction type | non-carcass |
| Load-bearing elements | all transverse walls |
Type D
Since some walls between apartments are load-bearing, the ability to rearrange apartments amongst themselves is limited.
| Series | II-18-01/08Б, II-18-01/09Б, II-18-01/09 and others |
|---|---|
| Construction type | non-carcass |
| Load-bearing elements | walls between apartments, exterior walls, stairwells |
Type E
The absence of load-bearing walls around the perimeter of the building enables flexible changes in the layout of living spaces and the organisation of multi-functional ground floor spaces.
| Series | 1-335 |
|---|---|
| Construction type | incomplete carcass |
| Load-bearing elements | columns, exterior walls |
Type F
A complete carcass system allows space to be freely organised on each floor. Since exterior walls are not load-bearing, the possibilities for the building’s facades are limited.
| Series | 1-335А, II-66 |
|---|---|
| Construction type | carcass |
| Load-bearing elements | columns |
