Eco R+2

Eco R+2 is an affordable housing typology based on the common R+2 Moroccan housing typology. This project was incentivized by tax cuts to Developers from the Morrocan state provided  in order to alleviate affordable housing shortage in the country.

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Located in a small village called Ain Taoujtate, a dozen kilometers from Fez, and surrounded by agricultural landscape, Eco R+2 is designed to increase social sustainability for its residents  by providing larger spaces, a roof vegetable garden, and the inclusion of a social gathering space on the roof. The building also takes into account environmental sustainability; indoor comfort is controlled through wall and ceiling cork insulation (rarely used in Morocco) , brise-soleil shading is implemented; and water runoff is stored and reused in a community garden. The interior courtyard which acts also as a light well, is designed in a staggered fashion so as to let light enter deep inside the building.

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The interior layout of the units maximizes the living room space, allowing it to have access to ample daylight. A nearby playground was also designed using recycled tires that offer a diverse range of games.