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Who said social houses have to be ugly because they are cheap" This concept has been totally altered by the brilliant architects who embark on building outstanding houses at the lowest possible prices.
Since a house represents safety and happiness for society members, it shouldn?t be a luxury the poor can?t afford. A dwelling allows people to think, prosper, and have the ability to interact with society. The real challenge is to make these low-income social houses look good and wipe away the image of the ghetto from the memories of many. Our collection of social houses combines beauty with good pricing, and sometimes even sustainability.
1) Tassafaronga Village (David Baker Architects, Oakland, California) Courtesy of David Baker Architects
The village is set on 7.5 acres of land and contains apartments, houses, parks, squares, and various open spaces. 60 apartments are included in a single three-floor building, which also contains 77 townhouses, and 20 lofts, donated by Habitat for Humanity. Owned by the US government, the site dates back to World War II, and it is the first to win plan certification of Gold LEED-ND in the country. The building is environmentally friendly, as it includes solar panels for heating water and generating electricity.
2) Navy Green Supportive Housing (Architecture In Formation, Brooklyn, New York, USA)
Courtesy of Architecture In Formation
The Navy Green?s design involved the devel...