A design project for Cambodia provides lessons for Canada
Perspective rendering of Cambodia housing designed by Toronto architects Sustainable.TO, shortlisted as one of ten finalists in Building Trust International’s “Cambodian Sustainable Housing” competition that sought affordable, adaptable, flood-resistant housing for low-income residents of Phom Penh.Sustainable.TO
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Architects Paul Dowsett and Nicholas Discenza created “PHASEhouse,” a striking brick and bamboo home that can be built in phases as homeowners secure funds.Sustainable.TO
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The basic structure costs $1,800. Another $650 will add a walkway and separate bedroom wing.Sustainable.TO
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Bedroom detail.Sustainable.TO
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Understructure detail.Sustainable.TO
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