Educational social work site ranks top projects based on architectural design and sustainability
CEDAR GROVE, N.C., Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — BestMSWPrograms.com has released a list ranking 30 of the World's Most Impressive Social Housing Projects. The ranked, descriptive list including photos can be viewed at the following link: http://www.bestmswprograms.com/impressive-social-housing-projects/
The BestMSWPrograms.com ranking of social housing projects from around the world is based on their extensive research ranging from re-purposing existing buildings to new Eco-friendly constructions.
The intent of a social housing project is not to instill shame in its occupants but to provide low income residents with a feeling of dignity and pride in their homes and these structures are engineered to do just that. These award-winning, futuristic housing projects are also designed with low cost comfort in mind. Engineers designed these modern complexes with natural ventilation, solar powered heating and hot water systems, rainwater harvesting, along with natural lighting and sustainable architecture.
"Housing projects don't have to be ugly, boring or purely utilitarian in design. They are almost mini towns within themselves as some that made the list have amenities such as communal meeting areas and courtyards to in-house shopping centers and healthcare facilities. With their resort-like appearances, these dwellings add color and character to the sites they were built upon while also retaining the natural landscapes and greenery" says chief researcher James Hampton. "Cities, worldwide, are regarding decent housing as a right to all citizens, no matter their economic status."
The list of impressive social housing projects includes:
Mirador Housing Project – Madrid, Spain
Torre Placa Europa – Barcelona, Spain
Poljane Community Housing – Maribor, Slovenia
Harold Housing Project – Paris, France
Les Nids – Courbevoie, France
Sa Pobla Social Housing – Mallorca, Spain
Carabanchel Social Housing – Madrid, Spain
L'Astrolarbre – Paris, France
Tetris Apartments – Ljubljana, Slovenia
Social Housing in Parla – Parla, Spain
Hayrack Apartments – Cerklje, Slovenia
Angers Social Housing – Maine-et-Loire, France
Vivazz, Mieres Social Housing – Asturias, Spain
Monterrey Housing – Nueva Leon, Mexico
Social Housing for Mine Workers – Asturias, Spain
Honeycomb Apartments – Izola, Slovenia
Pearcedale Parade – Melbourne, Australia
Bondy Social Housing – Paris, France
Salburua Social Housing – Alava, Spain
Hollande Social Housing – Pas-de-Calais, France
Savonnerie Heymans – Brussels, Belgium
Les Loggias – Paris, France
Elmas Social Housing – Sardinia, Italy
Pormetxeta Social Housing – Baracaldo, Spain
Parc Central Social Housing – Valencia, Spain
Hatert Housing – Mijmegen, Netherlands
Zabalgana Social Housing – Alava, Spain
Tete en l'air Social Housing – Paris, France
Sint-Agatha-Berchem Housing Project – Brussels, Belgium
Le Lorrain – Brussels, Belgium
BestMSWPrograms.com is an independent online website that helps students navigate the world of getting a social work education. The website is particularly noted for it's rankings of the best schools and colleges for MSW programs using its own proprietary criteria aimed at matching students with quality colleges and universities.
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