5000 for 5000 Affordable Housing Design Competition

S. Tetteh + Associates’ entry was declared winner of Shelter Afrique’s 5000 for 5000 Affordable Housing Competition. The competition invited proposals for a livable and sustainable home for Africa’s urban poor that could be built at a cost of no more than $5,000 and no larger than 45sqm of floor space.

To be constructed from interlocking compressed earth bricks, the winning proposal comprises a bedsitter with  various options for upgrade, expansion and adaptation to Africa’s various climatic conditions. A combination of low maintenance, widely available materials and modifications to conventional construction techniques helps to keep the cost low.

The house is conceived to provide dignified dwelling  for Africa’s urban poor and be continuously modified to reflect growth in the household size and income of its occupants.