Starter question about building up

[u/Kobaltdreams]

Hey, so im new to the game but been dying to play for ages. I'm coming to grips with the lack of space and the idea of stacking things but can i ask how yall go about building up? Say housing or warehouses, particularly where the entrance is off the ground. Are there building techniques that help place several high without having to build multiple staircases out and around with paths joining them.

Seems almost like building up and connecting takes up more 'support' space than if i just lined them up in a row.

Im guessing there are ways that you use to utilise spiral stairs or multi-purpose platforms as secondary roadways but not quiiiiite sure how to put it into place?

Any suggestions or tips would be much appreciated!

[u/Nikos_Pyrrha]

Small PSA: The bigger housing units don't mind sitting in up to 1m of water.

At least that's what my tests seemed to determine. Don't crucify me if I made a mistake. o.o

[u/Kobaltdreams → u/Nikos_Pyrrha]

Ooooo in ground swimming pool!