Design for a low cost housing type, which can be expanded by the future inhabitants.

The unit can grow in auto-construction from 30m2 up to 90m2. In addition to infrastructural accessibility, this design guarantees the supply of water, sewage and electricity to 150 families of Temuco.

 
competition
ELEMENTAL, 1st prize

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Temuco, CL
Habitat for humanity
Master plan
150 housing units (first phase)
300 housing units (second phase)
7500 USD per unit
Tender phase
start construction in spring 2005
2003-2005
   
ELEMENTAL – social housing units