{"id":3524,"date":"2019-12-17T06:33:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T06:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=3524"},"modified":"2025-06-26T05:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T05:53:21","slug":"paris-affordable-housing","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/portfolio\/paris-affordable-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Housing Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<div id=\"metaslider-id-3516\" style=\"max-width: 1100px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 ml-slider-pro-2-7-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-3516 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"ThinkTank-PAH\" data-height=\"780\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_3516\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_3516\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3523 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-12-17 06:22:30\" data-filename=\"01-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/01-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" height=\"780\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"Paris-Transport-Mass-Transit\" class=\"slider-3516 slide-3523 msDefaultImage\" title=\"01-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Proposed transport strategy for Champigny and wider Paris<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3522 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-12-17 06:22:30\" data-filename=\"02-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/02-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" height=\"780\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"Champigny-Proposed-Figure-Ground-Affordable-Housing\" class=\"slider-3516 slide-3522 msDefaultImage\" title=\"02-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Courtyard 'E-Coblocks' reinforce the 'Triangle of Consolidation' in Champigny's figure ground<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3521 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-12-17 06:22:30\" data-filename=\"03-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/03-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" height=\"780\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"Champigny-Affordable-Housing\" class=\"slider-3516 slide-3521 msDefaultImage\" title=\"03-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">'E-Coblocks' are flexible enough to adapt to Champigny's existing street pattern and topography<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3520 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-12-17 06:22:30\" data-filename=\"04-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/04-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" height=\"780\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"E-Coblock-Affordable-Housing\" class=\"slider-3516 slide-3520 msDefaultImage\" title=\"04-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Underground connections to rail lines services the residents of 'E-Coblocks'<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3519 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-12-17 06:22:29\" data-filename=\"05-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/05-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA.jpg\" height=\"780\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"E-Coblock-Affordable-Housing\" class=\"slider-3516 slide-3519 msDefaultImage\" title=\"05-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">A customisable module system reduces cost but not amenity<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3870 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-14 06:45:55\" data-filename=\"PAH-render-1100x780.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PAH-render-1100x780.jpg\" height=\"780\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-3516 slide-3870 msDefaultImage\" title=\"PAH render\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Warm timber tones bring a soft and welcoming touch to the interiors, as seen in this view of the open plan living and dining module.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"metaslider_3516_filmstrip\" class=\"flexslider filmstrip\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li class=\"ms-thumb slide-3523\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/01-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA-100x100.jpg\" \/><\/li>\n                <li class=\"ms-thumb slide-3522\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/02-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA-100x100.jpg\" \/><\/li>\n                <li class=\"ms-thumb slide-3521\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/03-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA-100x100.jpg\" \/><\/li>\n                <li class=\"ms-thumb slide-3520\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/04-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA-100x100.jpg\" \/><\/li>\n                <li class=\"ms-thumb slide-3519\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/05-Paris-Affordable-Housing-Champigny-PWA-100x100.jpg\" \/><\/li>\n                <li class=\"ms-thumb slide-3870\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pwa.com.au\/1wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PAH-render-100x100.jpg\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Paris Affordable Housing Challenge 2019&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;City Building Community Blocks&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Shortlisted&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"938\">Affordable Housing Near Paris \u2013 Sustainable Living in Champigny<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1358\">Affordable housing near Paris requires more than just budget \u201csocial housing\u201d with limited amenities. It demands a long-term, holistic approach that considers construction, maintenance, access, and location costs. Compromise is not the solution. Instead, shared resources, sustainable design, and strategic locations reduce running costs and minimize transport needs. This leads to equitable housing for all residents.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1422\">Location and Connectivity of Affordable Housing Near Paris<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1667\">Champigny, less than 30 minutes by bicycle from central Paris and major universities, is an ideal location for affordable housing near Paris. Separated by the Marne River, the area connects to inner-city suburbs via the Bois de Vincennes park.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1904\">A new rail interchange, currently under construction, will revitalize this historic town center. Affordable housing near Paris in Champigny can capitalize on improved connectivity and help transform the suburb into a vibrant local hub.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1975\">Innovative Construction Methods for Affordable Housing Near Paris<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2192\">Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) offers a sustainable building alternative for affordable housing near Paris. Factory-made transportable modules assemble quickly onsite, reducing construction time, costs, and pollution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2311\">Prefabricated balconies and facades attach easily, and lift and stairwell cores provide essential structural support.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2350\">Recognition and Future Directions<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2479\">Congratulations to all shortlisted entries in this visionary competition! Visit the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/beebreeders.com\/architecturecompetitions\/parischallenge\/shortlisted-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bee Breeder&#8217;s website<\/a><\/em> to see all submissions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3432&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Paris Affordable Housing Challenge 2019&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;City Building Community Blocks&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Shortlisted&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text] Affordable Housing Near Paris \u2013 Sustainable Living in Champigny Affordable housing near Paris requires more than just budget \u201csocial housing\u201d with limited amenities. 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