Urbanitarian

Iewan Strowijk

By ORIO ARCHITECTEN
In Lent, The Netherlands

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Author ORIO ARCHITECTEN

City Lent

Country The Netherlands

Year 2015

Program Social Housing

Technical Info

Site area 2219 sqm

Gfa 0 sqm

Density 0 far

Population density 53 inh/ha

Home Units: 24

Jobs 0

Streetsroad: 0 %

Buildup: 0 %

NonBuild-up: 0 %

Residential 0 %

Business 0 %

Commercial 0 %

Civic 0 %

Description

It is a social housing project focussed on being environmentally friendly.
The buildings have been constructed using straw bales and loam (mud). These are naturally derived. They have great insulating properties hence they help regulate the indoor temperature.
There are shared facilities such as a living room, kitchen, and guest rooms which can be availed by the residents.
There is a multi-purpose building which can be rented out to the local neighbourhood for activities and events.
The premises is managed and maintained by the residents which helps maintain affordability of the homes.
A mix of several types of living units accommodates various groups such as families, elderly residents as well as single-person households. This encourages a good social mix.
A communal permaculture garden provides residents with the opportunity to grow their own food.
A helophyte filter made up of a reed bed is used to filter greywater from the premises. The water is then used for flushing toilets.
Rainwater harvesting has also been set up.
The development encourages a social lifestyle with its shared facilities and maintenance. Everyday organic products and machines are joint-purchased by the owners.