Public housing development (social housing scheme)
Ávila, España
3.500 m2
Preliminary design and basic project with BIM Standards
Industrialized timber residential architecture with BREEAM certification
The project proposes the development of collaborative housing primarily intended for young residents under a protected rental scheme, establishing a contemporary residential model based on community, energy efficiency, and constructive rationality.
The urban layout optimizes the plot through a longitudinal volume incorporating two large internal courtyards that function as social and climatic regulation spaces. Circulation is structured along a central axis connecting dwellings and common areas, encouraging interaction while maintaining privacy.
The program combines dual-aspect one- and two-bedroom apartments with shared facilities that reinforce the collaborative housing concept: coworking areas, meeting spaces, communal laundry, rooftop gardens, and shared outdoor areas.
From a construction perspective, a hybrid industrialized system with CLT timber structure and high-performance building envelope is proposed, reducing construction time and improving on-site quality control.
Our Approach
The design integrates passive and active strategies aimed at minimizing energy demand and optimizing indoor comfort:
• Dual-aspect dwellings with cross ventilation.
• Solar control and optimized orientation.
• High-performance thermal envelope.
• Photovoltaic panels on the roof.
• Efficient HVAC and water management systems.
The building targets high sustainability standards, aligned with BREEAM certification criteria and significant energy consumption reduction compared to regulatory requirements.
Added Value
This project represents a replicable model of sustainable industrialized residential architecture, where timber construction technology, energy efficiency, and community-focused design converge to deliver a socially responsible, economically viable, and environmentally efficient solution.
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