Housing Infill is a dwelling prototype with a compact, flexible and adaptable construction model proposed for the city of Córdoba in Argentina where housing demand is constantly challenged by the scarcity and high cost of land. A modular structure for these units ensures that homes will remain suited to different users over time, providing an affordable, eco-friendly solution that lasts. The solution can be adapted for other cities, thereby solving the problem at scale.

The Holcim Awards jury for Latin America was very much convinced by the sustainable features the project claims which make this design operation quite revolutionary for Argentina. The bioclimatic strategies used in the building are skillfully contemplated and the use of wood was considered audacious but attractive. The flexible and clever internal layout makes the prototype able to adapt to different life dynamics and was considered as an additional strong point.

Housing is lacking and land is expensive in most cities. This project in Cordoba addresses this problem through compact construction. Featuring a flexible design that allows change and adaptation, the proposal strives for sustainable urban densification. The design aims to consolidate and regenerate the urban fabric, achieve appropriate urban density, and take advantage of proximity to urban centers.

To achieve a sustainable urban development it is necessary to promote a dense and compact urban fabric. The main problem for the development of single-family homes is the scarcity and high cost of land. Therefore, it is essential to reduce land use through compact constructions. The proposal is committed to the consolidation and regeneration of the existing urban fabric, achieving more appropriate urban density. This way, it takes advantage of the proximity to urban centers with its opportunities, achieving a better quality of life.