Self-Sufficient Housing / IAAC 1st Advanced Architecture Contest

By roadvermin

This little handbook is a great read for anyone interested in the future of self-sufficient housing.

Entries from architecture students and professionals from all over the world participated in this first off competition organised by the IAAC in Spain. The book is a comprehensive compilation of all entries competing in the categories of 'Self-Sufficient Collective Housing' and 'Self-Sufficient Single Housing'. Each indexed chapter is introduced thoughtfully and lists entries according to their design inspiration.

I particularly enjoyed the entries from Asia/South America for their inventiveness and admired France/Italy for their creative planning and exquisite asthetic detail in their submissions.

The reoccurring themes include mobility, environmental sustainability and the use of neglected public spaces.

Official competition site.

Purchase the book online.

-RV's Girl

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