Example of housing architecture
Example of housing architecture

Housing Architecture

Housing architecture is the field of architecture whose purpose is the study and construction of spaces - houses - in which people can live. Here you will find new stories and projects from all over the world that address these issues in many different ways: home renovations that observe long-standing traditions, housing projects that challenge existing paradigms, vernacular architecture, modularity, eco and minimal. All this is housing architecture.

Residential architecture is one of the most important fields of architecture, which aims to create buildings for people to live in. These are projects that use a variety of disciplines, such as building geometry, structures, natural and artificial lighting, outdoor landscaping and accessibility. An architect must consider all these factors to create a comfortable and safe place for people to live.

The fundamental elements for residential architectural design are:

  • Choosing the right site: variables such as potable water and drainage, access to main roads must be taken into consideration. The architect should also take into account the environmental regulations in force in the country concerned.
  • Size of the structure: the size of the building will also depend on the individual preferences of the users: they can be luxury buildings with large internal spaces or very small individual homes to be furnished with space-saving solutions
  • Available budget: factor to be considered in establishing the most innovative construction materials and technologies to be used in the building.

In stylistic terms, the architectural styles most commonly applied to residential architecture include the American or European colonial style, the Italian or German modernist style; but lately contemporary and ecologically aware styles such as sustainable or bioclimatic styles are spreading more and more. Naturally, there is no shortage of hybrid styles that mix the different styles together to create solutions that are increasingly suited to the expectations of end users.

 

Mutability of Villa IE. Materials and surrounding vegetation change over time
Mutability of Villa IE. Materials and surrounding vegetation change over time

Perched atop a hill, on a plot of approximately 20,000 sqm, Villa IE enjoys a panoramic view of the Piedmontese Alps and the plain below

New Interiors of Casa JRQZ in Mexico City
New Interiors of Casa JRQZ in Mexico City

The first phase of the project for the realization of Casa JRQZ involved searching for the right property that, with suitable modifications, could meet the clients' needs. The chosen property proved to be the most attractive because, in addition to having a splendid location, it also had a beautiful garden

Inspired by the materiality of the island and the Wadden Sea, Ferskûle house conceals corners of soft relaxation
Inspired by the materiality of the island and the Wadden Sea, Ferskûle house conceals corners of soft relaxation

In one of the most beautiful locations in a small holiday village on the island of Schiermonnikoog, in the Netherlands, the Ferskûle holiday home offers, as its name meaning "hidden" suggests, a multitude of delicately designed spaces where it is possible to curl up, lie down, look outside, and find new perspectives or total relaxation

Spatial fluidity, functionality, and style merged together to give life to Casa Mariela
Spatial fluidity, functionality, and style merged together to give life to Casa Mariela

In the heart of Granollers, Barcelona, a family breathes new life into an inherited old house, transforming it into Casa Mariela: a comfortable dwelling, created with a strict budget of less than €150,000, located in the city center and close to the workplace and the children’s school

Lake view panorama and low environmental impact living comfort of Elle Maison in Switzerland
Lake view panorama and low environmental impact living comfort of Elle Maison in Switzerland

Elle Maison is a private home situated on a plateau on the outskirts of Geneva, from which one can enjoy the view of the city and the lake. The building is developed on three levels, the first and the second for living, and the basement designed as a garage with two parking spaces

House 388 where the functions of living are free and interconnected: staying and moving, inside and outside
House 388 where the functions of living are free and interconnected: staying and moving, inside and outside

A horizontal plane suspended over a sharply sloping terrain defines the space in which House 388 is located in Mar del Plata, Argentina: an architecture of fluid volumes that delineate the various functions of living

Single-level Villa GEEF to showcase views of the vineyards and park
Single-level Villa GEEF to showcase views of the vineyards and park

Villa GEEF is located in a compromised setting on the outskirts of Sondrio (SO, Italy), within a plot that was once used as a relaxation spot for employees of an electric company. The spacious plot was occupied by a building surrounded by playgrounds

CB17 weekend retreat with sustainable and prefabricated design
CB17 weekend retreat with sustainable and prefabricated design

The project involves the construction of CB17 weekend retreat, designed to enjoy leisure time, on a small plot within a camping area in the Catalan Pyrenees, situated at the confluence of the Duran and Segre rivers

Home-studio in a fisherman's district built with locally-sourced stone. Against architectural banality and the loss of traditions
Home-studio in a fisherman's district built with locally-sourced stone. Against architectural banality and the loss of traditions

In the region of Murcia, Spain, when viewed from the sea, Mazarrón presents a diverse range of buildings typical of a coastal town that developed in the 1990s, completely disconnected from the Mediterranean fisherman's district of Bolnuevo, from which it originated. Here stands the Home-studio, a project that questions its role concerning tradition

Spacious layouts and softened ambience from materials at Casa PC145 in the Caribbean
Spacious layouts and softened ambience from materials at Casa PC145 in the Caribbean

The design challenge for Casa PC145 was to maximize the potential of the 230 sqm plot near the sea in the gem of the Mexican Caribbean, Puerto Cancun.

Xerolithi: rough and gravelly slopes surround this home
Xerolithi: rough and gravelly slopes surround this home

The house, with its sinuous morphology, integrates seamlessly into the natural landscape: steep dirt and gravelly slopes along with beautiful rock formations embrace the Xerolithi project, named after the site's rocky feature

Air, light, and privacy for the inhabitants of the Breeze Box residence
Air, light, and privacy for the inhabitants of the Breeze Box residence

Breeze Box is a two-story small residence located in Teine Ward, Sapporo City, Japan

The Riel district: the new, smart and sustainable housing model
The Riel district: the new, smart and sustainable housing model

The new residential complex “Riel – il fienile”, on the south of Bolzano, has a total of 38 residential units ranging from one- to four-room apartments and was built to host young workers and couples in a strategically located area close to the industrial zone and the city centre

Daylight Dyke House, elegant and contemporary, melds with the Dutch landscape
Daylight Dyke House, elegant and contemporary, melds with the Dutch landscape

Daylight Dyke House in Green Heart, Netherlands, is a countryside home that is not merely situated on top of a dike but is an integral part of it, offering panoramic views of the trees, polders, and ditches that crisscross the meadows and the natural reserve that extends around it

Four families with a shared vision. Redesigning a police station to an environmentally green and sustainable cohousing
Four families with a shared vision. Redesigning a police station to an environmentally green and sustainable cohousing

Four families of friends had a vision in common: a collaborative housing project, within biking distance of the city center, with shared functions and a garden, that also maintained appropriate privacy for each household. A former police station in Deurne (Antwerp) offered them the space they sought for the co-housing they dreamed of

Lap Pool House: an artificial cave carved into the natural landscape of a Greek island
Lap Pool House: an artificial cave carved into the natural landscape of a Greek island

On the island of Tinos, Greece, Aristides Dallas Architecture sculpts a villa, Lap Pool House, into the natural landscape as if it were an artificial cave, recreating spaces of exposure and introversion that resemble the cavities and protrusions of rocks

Aadyam. A variegated and generous house that embraces polarity
Aadyam. A variegated and generous house that embraces polarity

In a central neighborhood of Bangalore, India, the design for the Aadyam residence is implanted on an already initiated construction site which did not satisfy the clients: a young couple along with the elderly parents of the husband. They desire a home that is both traditional and comfortable, yet also dynamic and hybrid, adapting to the style of all its inhabitants

The stacked volumes, reminiscent of a column of books, of the Stack House in Toronto
The stacked volumes, reminiscent of a column of books, of the Stack House in Toronto

The Stack House is like a stack of books resized to human living proportions. Composed of horizontal platforms that make up a three-story structure plus a basement, the villa is a playful expression of horizontal volumes differentiated by finishing materials

Casa Mocoli: a fascinating sculpture with purist lines for an encounter with yourself
Casa Mocoli: a fascinating sculpture with purist lines for an encounter with yourself

The Casa Mocoli home designed by Orense Arquitectos strives to be a structure that creates a sense of enchantment with its purist lines, reaching a spiritual connection in the most intimate spaces, escaping the tension of everyday life

LB Building. Honorable Mention in Eco-efficient Design for its technology in favor of sustainability
LB Building. Honorable Mention in Eco-efficient Design for its technology in favor of sustainability

The LB building in Quito, Ecuador, which houses local commercial activities on the lower floors and apartments on the upper levels, is an example of eco-efficiency. It has been taken as a reference by the Municipality for its comprehensive design and received an Honorable Mention in Eco-efficient Design from the Metropolitan Environmental Distinction of Sustainable Quito 2020

B73 Residential Building. Exclusive design and functionality within a thermoformed skin
B73 Residential Building. Exclusive design and functionality within a thermoformed skin

The B73 building is located in one of the central areas of Sofia, Bulgaria. It stands out in the urban context for its innovative and impactful appearance. The building strikes a balance between design and functionality, all while using high-end materials and exhibiting exceptional craftsmanship

DCA Building: Between urban camouflage and aesthetic and functional innovation
DCA Building: Between urban camouflage and aesthetic and functional innovation

The DCA residential building is situated on a plot of just 105 square meters in one of the most traditional residential areas of Mendoza city, Argentina. Here, the predominant urban environment consists of buildings from the 1960s and 1970s and the General San Martín Park, the city's largest green lung

Earth House. Km 0 earthen architecture with high energy performance
Earth House. Km 0 earthen architecture with high energy performance

Earth House in Mexico City was designed with the intention of being in harmony with the environment through sustainable construction techniques and high energy performance

Building the contemporary by walking in the footsteps of the ancestors.
Building the contemporary by walking in the footsteps of the ancestors. "Aperture," a main chalet-home in Chamonix

"Aperture" in English (which in photography defines the lens aperture through which light passes in order to enter the camera and that like a pupil, opens and closes out to adjust the amount of light) is the name of this chalet, built by a grandfather and renovated today with emotion by his grandson

The Monsoon House in Thrissur, India. A theatrical connection between space and time
The Monsoon House in Thrissur, India. A theatrical connection between space and time

A sprawling residence that seamlessly amalgamates tradition, luxury and family warmth. The Monsoon House honors the Eastern architectural heritage, keeps traditional craftsmanship alive by weaving it into its spaces, and gives its inhabitants comfort and affluence while evoking a family atmosphere

Nestled in the lap of an ancient medieval agricultural area, the former site of an automobile company transforms into a
Nestled in the lap of an ancient medieval agricultural area, the former site of an automobile company transforms into a "house with four roofs

"House with four roofs" is a new residential home, located on the former site of an automobile company on the outskirts of the village of Boekel, in North Brabant, amidst the structures of an ancient medieval agricultural area

A&A Towers, the new sustainable and responsible residential development by Eko Atlantic
A&A Towers, the new sustainable and responsible residential development by Eko Atlantic

A&A Towers is a new luxury residential development located in the Ocean Front District of Eko Atlantic, in the heart of the city, offering modern and airy homes equipped with all amenities, from restaurants and cafes to recreational facilities

Soft lines and shapes of the A3 - Advanced Architecture Apartments. Where city and mountain overflow into each other
Soft lines and shapes of the A3 - Advanced Architecture Apartments. Where city and mountain overflow into each other

The A3 - Advanced Architecture Apartments harmoniously integrate into the context of their environment. Located in one of the most interesting areas of Sofia in terms of contemporary architecture, the clear lines and edges of the A3s are blurred into soft shapes that allow one to precisely determine where and how to perceive the space they outline

Two artists' villa that combines both closeness and privacy
Two artists' villa that combines both closeness and privacy

Villa No.1, a studio villa in northern Iran, contains two separate villas, located on the property in order to maintain the privacy of each home

Casa CAS.
Casa CAS. "Living the process" because architecture is, above all, a refuge for its inhabitants

Casa CAS reveals itself in its most essential nature: inhabited by its owners even while still in the process of completion, it allows us to enjoy the beauty of the sincere materiality of an unfinished work