Housing Design Awards
banner
designforhomes.bsky.social
Housing Design Awards
@designforhomes.bsky.social
THE ORIGINAL AWARDS. Set up in 1948 to promote design that improves health. Alliance of key stakeholders led by Government for 8 decades. Entry income pays for films and case studies about winning ideas, not comedians.

https://hdawards.org/
Angel Yard Co-Housing by Archio is a 34-home project with shared spaces, built around a courtyard inspired by historic Norwich yards. Using cross-laminated timber and all-electric power, it’s one of 48 shortlisted for the Housing Design Awards 2025. Winners announced in September. Link in bio.
April 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
In 1975 96% state housing spend went on building homes, vs. 4% on benefits. In 2022 benefits were 88% vs. 12%, says CIH. Tiny shred of comfort is that some councils have been building at pace) until build cost inflation and 2nd stair challenges). See their best in films and case studies hdawards.org
January 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM