Holcim Awards 2008 Europe

"Next Generation" 3rd prize: Self-sufficient rural community, Paimio, Finland

Type of project:
Architecture (housing)
Start of construction:
N/A
Authors:
Heikki Riitahuhta, Heikki Muntola and Mikko Jakonen, students, Oulu, Finland

Project Summary
Migration from rural areas to the city is a problem. The Self-sufficient rural community project aims to foster a sustainable way of living outside the urban fabric with housing units built from local skills and materials. The concept links the long-term economic viability for a community of 15 households to the promotion of biogas production from household and farming waste.

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"Next Generation" 3rd prize: Self-sufficient rural community, Paimio, Finland