This housing complex is located in Pismo Beach, CA. The program called for different residential units varying from single studio apartments, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. The units are situated on a long, rectangular lot.
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affordable housing.
pismo beach, CA
Getting out of the mind set of cheap construction = a box, I tried to come up with a design that was more interesting than conventional ‘affordable’ housing. This lead to many different iterations which ultimately became the design found in this project. Early on, I realized that one of the most effective ways to cut costs is to modulate as much as possible. Panelized walls host many benefits for both the builder and homeowner who utilize them. This lead to the idea of utilizing SIPs to, not only panelize the structure, but also provide high R-values to save on heating and cooling costs during the life of the building.
Core of extruded polystyrene OSB
SIP
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