Project : sparkHOMES Entrants : Yevgenia Watts , AIA , Lidia Birukova and Daria Nikolaeva
SparkHOMES design intent was to create an affordable housing prototype that can be grouped and repeated , but also would feel like separate , single-family homes to the owners / occupants . Additionally , it is driven by two forces working in tandem : sustainability and beauty . The design shown is but one configuration of a flexible building module . The form is highly configurable and adaptable for a variety of uses : accessible , senior-friendly ground floor units ; live-work unit configurations with top floor living areas and ground-floor lobby , office or workshop areas ; and community uses , such as combined senior and child care . The common spaces between each pair of buildings provides for common “ gap ” spaces breaking up a group of six to seven buildings ( 12-14 dwelling units ) and serves as green community hubs . These landscaped hubs provide amenities such as playground equipment , seating , dog walking areas and public art . A common trail , running on the edge of the school field adjacent to the homes , connects the hubs .
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Project : Green Habitat Housing Entrants : Junseok Chae , Rosa Guerrero and Maria Marquez
This design concept focuses on affordability , ADA accessibility / livable design and sustainability . The duplex ’ s 1,200 SF two-story units provide occupants with a great deal of natural lighting , energy via solar panels and the use of eco-friendly materials for the exterior and interior of the duplex . Solar panels are placed on the north side of the site plan , facing south , along with a community playground . The solar panels will mainly be used as an energy source for the units ; however , excess energy will be shared with the school and nearby community . The design also incorporates Livable Design elements that accommodate everyone , regardless of age or ability .
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