L'Innesto is a new social housing project in Milan designed by Barreca & La Varra. The social housing building will be carbon-neutral through several sustainability measures. Additionally, the housing system will encourage community self-management through its shared spaces.
The building will include 400 apartments, 300 student housing units, and a public green space. The team relies on four key measures to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, including a fourth-generation district heating network that operates at lower temperatures powered by renewable sources. Second, a hybrid timber construction system that uses less carbon-intensive materials will aid the cause. Third, the project includes bioremediation and urban forestry, and the fourth pillar involves promoting active mobility and public transport. All four elements will neutralize the building's emissions in roughly 30 years.
Net-Zero Social Housing
Barreca & La Varra Designed L'Innesto, a Carbon-Neutral Housing Space
Trend Themes
1. Net-zero Housing - The trend of designing carbon-neutral housing complexes is growing steadily as more people look to reduce their carbon footprint.
2. Sustainable Construction Materials - Alternatives to carbon-intensive materials are being increasingly explored and developed as developers prioritize designing environmentally-friendly structures.
3. Community Self-management - Designs that encourage community self-management are becoming popular as they foster better engagement and promote social interaction among residents.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Construction companies can take advantage of the demand for carbon-neutral building designs and put greater focus on sustainable construction materials.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers have room to innovate in designing community-centric housing spaces that encourage social interaction and self-management among residents.
3. Renewable Energy - The increasing trend towards carbon-neutral housing designs opens opportunities for businesses specializing in renewable energy solutions.