social housing (59 articles)
mozhao architects renovates old dormitories into lively social housing in shenzhen
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mozhao architects enlarged the initially small interiors by adding steel balconies that cantilever from the concrete structure.
mozhao architects enlarged the initially small interiors by adding steel balconies that cantilever from the concrete structure.
zeller & moye connects box-like volumes to form sustainable housing in rural mexico
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each volume has its own front door and covered terrace, making the garden the circulation space of the house.
each volume has its own front door and covered terrace, making the garden the circulation space of the house.
geoship, the bioceramic dome for the homeless designed to last for over 500 years
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the geoship bioceramic domes for social housing are affordable, energy sufficient, fire resistant and disaster resilient.
the geoship bioceramic domes for social housing are affordable, energy sufficient, fire resistant and disaster resilient.
kanye west designed yeezy 'star wars'-themed housing for the homeless threatened with demolition
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kanye west’s plan to build a star wars-inspired community of affordable housing is being threatened with demolition as the structures violate building codes.
kanye west’s plan to build a star wars-inspired community of affordable housing is being threatened with demolition as the structures violate building codes.
brooks + scarpa completes new homes for the formerly homeless in downtown los angeles
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the architects have converted three small, underutilized service alleys into shared social courtyards.
the architects have converted three small, underutilized service alleys into shared social courtyards.
opposite office proposes to transform london's buckingham palace into affordable housing
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the architects envision an extension to the current residence of queen elizabeth II to provide living spaces for 50,000 people.
the architects envision an extension to the current residence of queen elizabeth II to provide living spaces for 50,000 people.
taller DEA and KOZ architectes collaborate to create social housing in mexico city
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the construction details and finishes combine sophistication with ordinary features to achieve a distinctive character.
the construction details and finishes combine sophistication with ordinary features to achieve a distinctive character.
QASTIC proposes arched tree houses for affordable housing in cambodia
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the design takes advantage of the local construction techniques, materials, climate, site limitations, sustainability considerations, and the energy usage savings.
the design takes advantage of the local construction techniques, materials, climate, site limitations, sustainability considerations, and the energy usage savings.
KTGY converts vacant big-box stores into housing for homeless individuals
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in 're-habit', the firm's research+development studio proposes a mixed-use program that combines self improvement and recreational facilities with housing.
in 're-habit', the firm's research+development studio proposes a mixed-use program that combines self improvement and recreational facilities with housing.
bamboo dormitory in thailand offers access to education for remote students
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'falling rain' dormitory offers housing for children who cannot make the daily commute to a school located ten kilometers away from the surrounding villages.
'falling rain' dormitory offers housing for children who cannot make the daily commute to a school located ten kilometers away from the surrounding villages.
al borde + el sindicato present housing prototype made of prefab structure in ecuador
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the project is a structural frame that can be easily filled with local materials, enhancing the use of local construction techniques and allowing volunteer involvement and any »
the project is a structural frame that can be easily filled with local materials, enhancing the use of local construction techniques and allowing volunteer involvement and any unskilled labor.
ANTNA's 'un cuarto mas' expansion prototype aims to solve the housing crisis in mexico
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an arrangement of sliding doors in the lateral facade allows a natural crossed ventilation, that apart from lowering the temperature, promotes an opening of the interior to the »
an arrangement of sliding doors in the lateral facade allows a natural crossed ventilation, that apart from lowering the temperature, promotes an opening of the interior to the urban set.
bui quy son's kim lien city investigates vernacularism and transformativity in hanoi
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the design proposal seeks to defend a sense of locality in urban dwelling in the booming capital of vietnam, which is right now at risk due to rapid urbanization and densification.
the design proposal seeks to defend a sense of locality in urban dwelling in the booming capital of vietnam, which is right now at risk due to rapid urbanization and densification.
studio 101's housing proposal is an urban reform for marseille's historical center
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a social housing that becomes a meeting place where the inhabitants of the ancient center can establish a new system of social connections.
a social housing that becomes a meeting place where the inhabitants of the ancient center can establish a new system of social connections.
archstorming competition presents prototype shelters in mosul after war against ISIS
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the finalist teams have proposed interesting solutions based on reused shipping containers, clay constructions, sandbags and other inexpensive and easily available materials in »
the finalist teams have proposed interesting solutions based on reused shipping containers, clay constructions, sandbags and other inexpensive and easily available materials in the area.
arianna fornasiero + paolo turconi's flexible housing plan fits ethiopian social-frame
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in 'rhizome', every cluster is independent, allowing the entire project to be built in phases and to develop through time organically integrated in the surrounding physical »
in 'rhizome', every cluster is independent, allowing the entire project to be built in phases and to develop through time organically integrated in the surrounding physical structures.
terracotta-clad social housing and restaurant in paris by PERIPHERIQUES
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peripheriques architectes' aim for the social housing project is to compose with the existing, to densify the plot and to redefine the urban skyline of the building.
peripheriques architectes' aim for the social housing project is to compose with the existing, to densify the plot and to redefine the urban skyline of the building.
inhabit arq's social housing project brings life to the low density neighborhoods of barcelona
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inhabit arq's community project is constructed in clay-toned concrete and reflects the pre-existing industrial huts.
inhabit arq's community project is constructed in clay-toned concrete and reflects the pre-existing industrial huts.
an urban arrival lobby for migrants empowers amsterdam as a city of integration
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equipped with the right political and architectural infrastructure, wittenburg could become a unique welcoming ‘red carpet’ for amsterdam’s new arrivals.
equipped with the right political and architectural infrastructure, wittenburg could become a unique welcoming ‘red carpet’ for amsterdam’s new arrivals.
studio SUMO and obayashi corp. complete iHouse dormitory in japan
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the exterior façade incorporates off-the-shelf aluminum shutter structures that create an interwoven texture and unified character.
the exterior façade incorporates off-the-shelf aluminum shutter structures that create an interwoven texture and unified character.
natura futura arquitectura's proyecto chacras is a catalyst for social transformation
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the constancy of the pallet modules defines the windows whose spacing allows light to leak onto the interior, generating whimsical shadows.
the constancy of the pallet modules defines the windows whose spacing allows light to leak onto the interior, generating whimsical shadows.
bonaventura visconti di modrone builds housing for haitian street children
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the decision to employ local workers and artisans exclusively led to the direct participation of the entire community and to the creation of a facility that belongs to the area »
the decision to employ local workers and artisans exclusively led to the direct participation of the entire community and to the creation of a facility that belongs to the area and to its architectural and cultural context.
RSH+P opens first modular housing scheme for the YMCA
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the 36-unit development is designed as accommodation for people leaving homelessness hostels and supported housing schemes.
the 36-unit development is designed as accommodation for people leaving homelessness hostels and supported housing schemes.
LAN screens 30 social housing units with folding shutters in paris
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the façades feature large openings toward a central plaza and garden, while screened with operable steel panels for regulated privacy and thermal gain.
the façades feature large openings toward a central plaza and garden, while screened with operable steel panels for regulated privacy and thermal gain.
ecdm stacks undulating balconies for ZAC du coteau housing in france
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each floor plate extends beyond the building volume with sinuous geometry, creating up to 3.2 meter cantilevers for large patios off of each apartment.
each floor plate extends beyond the building volume with sinuous geometry, creating up to 3.2 meter cantilevers for large patios off of each apartment.
B-and-BEE project stacks housing for music and theater festivals
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stackable, modular, honeycomb-shaped sleeping units can help people enjoy events such as tomorrowland and gentse feesten.
stackable, modular, honeycomb-shaped sleeping units can help people enjoy events such as tomorrowland and gentse feesten.
kevin daly architects' broadway housing in santa monica
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the project in santa monica provides high quality affordable housing for low income families that work on the westside of los angeles.
the project in santa monica provides high quality affordable housing for low income families that work on the westside of los angeles.
rogers stirk harbour + partners develops Y:cube housing unit
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the scheme provides self-contained and affordable accommodation for those looking to get a foot on the property ladder or unable to pay the ever increasing costs of rent.
the scheme provides self-contained and affordable accommodation for those looking to get a foot on the property ladder or unable to pay the ever increasing costs of rent.
