{"id":60216,"date":"2020-04-27T08:45:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T12:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=60216"},"modified":"2020-07-02T11:32:57","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T15:32:57","slug":"new-affordable-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/new-affordable-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Projects That Showcase the Future of Affordable Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Architizer\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/awards.architizer.com\/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=architizer_blog&amp;utm_campaign=extended-entry&amp;utm_content=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A+Awards<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest awards program for architecture and building products, has a special theme this year \u2014 \u201cThe Future of Architecture\u201d is aimed at unearthing the most forward-thinking projects around the globe, with a particular focus on architecture that responds to the most urgent issues of our time. The A+Awards is open for entries until <strong>May 8th 2020<\/strong>, so be sure your firm <a href=\"https:\/\/entries.architizer.com\/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=architizer_blog&amp;utm_campaign=extended-entry&amp;utm_content=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">submits its best projects<\/a> to be in the running for global recognition this year:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" href=\"https:\/\/entries.architizer.com\/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=architizer_blog&amp;utm_campaign=extended-entry&amp;utm_content=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enter the 8th Annual A+Awards<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thinking about those urgent issues, one at the forefront of public consciousness is the question of affordable housing. Providing adequate amounts of public housing and improving the living standards of its occupants is a perpetual challenge for governments around the world. Some have been able to provide the quantity and others the quality, while others have struggled to provide either. Recently, however, there have been refreshing approaches to affordable housing design and construction, giving rise to architecture that weaves these much needed qualities together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New trends in affordable housing include the creation of open, adaptable spaces, the rise of modular and prefabricated construction and the development of projects that respond more sensitively to their surrounding environment. The common thread, though, remains the goal of minimizing construction costs while adequately addressing the needs of residents. The following affordable housing projects \u2014 many of which are past winners of Architizer&#8217;s iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.architizer.com\/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=architizer_blog&amp;utm_campaign=extended-entry&amp;utm_content=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A+Awards program<\/a> \u2014 managed to pull it off, and provide inspiration for future developments:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60258 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1489424001013Aerial_02.jpg?resize=2480%2C1499&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"2480\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1489424001013Aerial_02.jpg?w=2480&amp;ssl=1 2480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1489424001013Aerial_02.jpg?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1489424001013Aerial_02.jpg?resize=1024%2C619&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1489424001013Aerial_02.jpg?resize=768%2C464&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1489424001013Aerial_02.jpg?resize=1536%2C928&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1489424001013Aerial_02.jpg?resize=2048%2C1238&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/collective-living-new-forms-of-affordable-housing-for-relocalized-farmers-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Collective Living: New Forms of Affordable Housing for Relocalized Farmers in China<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/gad-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gad\u00b7line+studio<\/a>, Hangzhou, China<br \/>\n2017 A+Awards Jury Choice Award<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This project addresses the increasing urban-rural disparity in China. Assigned by the municipal government of Hangzhou in China, the project aims to provide 15,300 square meters of affordable housing for 50 households in Dongziguan Village.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main challenge here was to design and construct quality housing for relocalized farmers with a small budget, while maintaining their original lifestyle of collective living. The design and planned layout was informed by information collected from discussions with families. The buildings possess a vernacular language, with special attention given to the distinctive roof details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-60226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/13750357787462013_04_MapMx_Z53_121-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"affordable housing\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/13750357787462013_04_MapMx_Z53_121-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/13750357787462013_04_MapMx_Z53_121-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/13750357787462013_04_MapMx_Z53_121-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/13750357787462013_04_MapMx_Z53_121-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/13750357787462013_04_MapMx_Z53_121-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/social-housing-z53\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Housing Z53<\/a> <\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/mapmx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MICHAN ARCHITECTURE<\/a>, Azcapotzalco, Mexico<br \/>\n2015 A+Awards Popular Choice Award<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This project is located in an area with high demand for social housing in Mexico City. The 42 units are placed in three towers, generating interior courtyards for views and natural ventilation for each apartment. They are connected by two vertical cores and bridges above the patios. The masonry brick walls play an important role as they are a part of the structure and re-interpret the traditional brick wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blurs the boundary between structure and ornament. The constraints of the project, such as budget, materials, structure, and density generated new spatial qualities that respond to the local aesthetic. The limitations altogether produced new alternatives and relations between technology and tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-60224 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1553595248991LG107_04_FLAT_B_UP_MFHL_0032_D-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"affordable housing\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1553595248991LG107_04_FLAT_B_UP_MFHL_0032_D.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1553595248991LG107_04_FLAT_B_UP_MFHL_0032_D.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1553595248991LG107_04_FLAT_B_UP_MFHL_0032_D.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1553595248991LG107_04_FLAT_B_UP_MFHL_0032_D.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1553595248991LG107_04_FLAT_B_UP_MFHL_0032_D.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1553595248991LG107_04_FLAT_B_UP_MFHL_0032_D.jpg?resize=66%2C50&amp;ssl=1 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/affordable-housing-in-zuerich-for-the-baechi-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Affordable Housing in Z\u00fcrich for the Baechi Foundation<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/gus-wuestemann-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gus W\u00fcstemann Architects<\/a>, Z\u00fcrich, Switzerland<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This housing project is a building of nine flats in the outer green belt of Albisrieden in Zurich, Switzerland. The core aim of the project was to provide a greater quality of living, with natural light, privacy and generous space being key elements of the development. By shifting the focus away from typical housing standards and installations and use raw, exposed materials instead, the architects were able to provide open yet cosy spaces at a low cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60228 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1c2928fb-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1c2928fb.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1c2928fb.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1c2928fb.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1c2928fb.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1c2928fb.jpg?resize=2048%2C1363&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/the-iceberg-dwellings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Iceberg<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/jdsarchitects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDS ARCHITECTS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SeARCH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/cebra-as\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CEBRA<\/a>, Aarhus, Denmark<br \/>\n2013 A+Awards Jury Choice Award<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is part of the Aarhus Harbor development, which seeks to help Denmark\u2019s second largest city develop in a socially sustainable way by renovating its old and decommissioned container terminal. A third of the Iceberg\u2019s 200 apartments are designated as affordable rental housing, aimed at integrating a diverse social profile into the new neighborhood development. The varying heights of the buildings ensure each dwelling is supplied with natural lighting and waterfront views.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60229 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/14998308961734-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/14998308961734-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/14998308961734-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/14998308961734-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/14998308961734-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/14998308961734-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/longnan-garden-social-housing-estate-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Longnan Garden Social Housing Estate<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/atelier-gom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Atelier GOM<\/a>, Shanghai, China<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this project, the architects aimed to combine permeable courtyards with more private, enclosed spaces to provide different options for residents. There are eight buildings in the estate, which abandons the typical models of, high-rise, low-density, and determinant residential estates. The gradually descending roofs create rich activity spaces, acting as gardens and observation decks, while allowing more sunlight to reach the courtyard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-60230 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1440513195499PHOTO_01_MC_Lucat-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1440513195499PHOTO_01_MC_Lucat-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1440513195499PHOTO_01_MC_Lucat-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1440513195499PHOTO_01_MC_Lucat-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1440513195499PHOTO_01_MC_Lucat-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1440513195499PHOTO_01_MC_Lucat-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/under-the-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 Social Housing in Aigues Mortes<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/thomas-landemaine-architectes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thomas Landemaine Architects<\/a>, Aigues-Mortes, France<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collective housing project is located in a factory estate characterized by architecture with a modern style. The main challenge of this project was to conciliate cost, comfort, aesthetic, social and environmental needs. Wooden materials were used to give the project an identity that distinguishes it from its surrounding context. These materials come together to form loggias, which create intimate outdoor spaces. The wood emphasizes a feeling of warmth and interiority, while also acting as a literal filter for light and air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-60231 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1554229718975LOGTS_LA_COURNEUVE_-_PHOTO_LUC_BOEGLY_01-1024x585.jpg?resize=1024%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1554229718975LOGTS_LA_COURNEUVE_-_PHOTO_LUC_BOEGLY_01-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C585&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1554229718975LOGTS_LA_COURNEUVE_-_PHOTO_LUC_BOEGLY_01-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1554229718975LOGTS_LA_COURNEUVE_-_PHOTO_LUC_BOEGLY_01-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C439&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1554229718975LOGTS_LA_COURNEUVE_-_PHOTO_LUC_BOEGLY_01-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C877&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1554229718975LOGTS_LA_COURNEUVE_-_PHOTO_LUC_BOEGLY_01-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1170&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/71-social-housing-units\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">71 Social Housing Units<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/mobile-architectural-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile Architectural Office<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/jtb-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JTB. architecture<\/a>, La Courneuve, France<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collaborative project is a regeneration of the Cit\u00e9 des 4000, which was originally built in 1956. The transformation sought to suppress the effect of uniform and impersonal blocks and give meaning to the public space with a true human dimension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through a detailed analysis of the community to establish cultural, economic, urban and architectural expectations, the development considered the landscape and its appropriation by residents. This is reflected through the spatial layout of the new buildings. The varying sizes and configuration of the housing blocks avoid monotony, allow ample sunlight to enter and maximize views for each housing unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60232\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60232\" class=\"size-large wp-image-60232 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/APAN-01_JAIME_NAVARRO-1024x659.jpg?resize=1024%2C659&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/APAN-01_JAIME_NAVARRO.jpg?resize=1024%2C659&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/APAN-01_JAIME_NAVARRO.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/APAN-01_JAIME_NAVARRO.jpg?resize=768%2C495&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/APAN-01_JAIME_NAVARRO.jpg?resize=1536%2C989&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/APAN-01_JAIME_NAVARRO.jpg?w=1553&amp;ssl=1 1553w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jaimenavarros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaime Navarro<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tactic-a.com\/apan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Housing Prototype<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/tactic-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TACTIC-A<\/a>, Apan, Mexico<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is 1 of 32 rural housing prototypes constructed through INFONAVIT\u2019s investigation center for sustainable developments (CIDS). The project was designed to use as few components as possible to keep it economical, while being as adaptable as possible in relation to its own materiality. The floor and walls were fabricated using traditional construction materials, and the remaining elements are modular. This modularity decreases the overall cost and allows the configuration to be based on the needs of the residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60233\" style=\"width: 828px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60233\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-60233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ppaa-apan-housing-prototype-mexico-designboom-1.jpg?resize=818%2C818&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"818\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/ppaa-apan-housing-prototype-mexico-designboom-1.jpg?w=818&amp;ssl=1 818w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/ppaa-apan-housing-prototype-mexico-designboom-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/ppaa-apan-housing-prototype-mexico-designboom-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/ppaa-apan-housing-prototype-mexico-designboom-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/rafaelgamo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rafael Gamo<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/ppaa-prototype-social-housing-project-apan-mexico-03-21-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Housing No. 8<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/perezpalacios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">P\u00e9rez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados<\/a>, Apan, Mexico<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This project is also part of INFONAVIT\u2019s investigation center for sustainable developments (CIDS). The main objective of this structure was to provide a home that meets the needs of its residents, while also responding to the climatic conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The house is divided into two volumes that demarcate private and public functions. The home was built in modules, which allows it to grow over time if needed. Each of the house\u2019s walls have a concrete floor to withstand the local humidity. The roof reflects the vernacular style of surrounding rural houses, as does the traditional rainwater drainage system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60227 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1560954089580GrannyPad-011.jpg-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1560954089580GrannyPad-011.jpg.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1560954089580GrannyPad-011.jpg.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1560954089580GrannyPad-011.jpg.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1560954089580GrannyPad-011.jpg.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/granny-pad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Granny Pad<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/best-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Practice Architecture<\/a>, Seattle, Washington<br \/>\n2019 A+Awards Jury Choice Award<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While technically part of a private residence, this project explores a different kind of &#8220;affordable&#8221; housing challenge: The need for a budget-conscious family to expand their residence to accommodate aging family members. To meet the client&#8217;s needs, the existing garage of this 571-square-foot detached dwelling was transformed into a lofty, open living space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accommodate the decreased mobility associated with aging, the living area needed to be all on one level. The home\u2019s lofted space and carefully placed windows come together to make the small Granny Pad feel much larger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Does your firm create innovative affordable housing? <a href=\"https:\/\/entries.architizer.com\/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=architizer_blog&amp;utm_campaign=extended-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit your work<\/a> for a prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.architizer.com\/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=architizer_blog&amp;utm_campaign=extended-entry&amp;utm_content=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A+Award<\/a> for a shot at international publication and global recognition. The final entry deadline is <strong>May 8th, 2020<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These projects redefine how affordable housing responds to its users and environment. 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