This project of 3 attached houses follows the principals of sustainable development in an effort to minimize the impact on the environment during the entire life cycle of the building, ensure individual comforts while encouraging social relationships between neighbors, secure a long-term return on investment and keep maintenance and running costs low.

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Architects: Christian von Düring

Location: Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland

Area: 1720.0 sqm

Project Year: 2009

Photographs: Thomas Jantscher

Engineers: EDMS SA

Contractor: ATBA SA

© Thomas Jantscher

This project of 3 attached houses follows the principals of sustainable development in an effort to minimize the impact on the environment during the entire life cycle of the building, ensure individual comforts while encouraging social relationships between neighbors, secure a long-term return on investment and keep maintenance and running costs low.
© Thomas Jantscher

One of the objectives of the project is to foster the advantages of shared living while maintaining the individuality of each dwelling.  By the position of the garages and the portal definition of the entrances, each house is discovered by means of a passage through a private courtyard.  On the opposite side, the terraces give onto a comm...