Essential Homes Research Project by Holcim and Norman Foster Foundation unveiled in Venice

• Essential Homes Research Project now on view in Venice during 2023 Biennale of Architecture
  
• Housing model designed by Norman Foster to meet essential human needs of safety, comfort and wellbeing for displaced communities
  
• Making sustainable building possible for all with Holcim’s low-carbon, circular and energy-efficient solutions

The Essential Homes Research Project by Holcim and the Norman Foster Foundation was inaugurated in Venice at the occasion of 2023 Biennale of Architecture launch. In this partnership the Norman Foster Foundation designed the housing concept to meet essential human needs, providing safety, comfort and wellbeing for people in displacement, who can live in temporary settlements for decades. Holcim brought the project to life with a range of its sustainable building solutions, making it low-carbon, energy-efficient and circular, demonstrating how sustainable building can be possible for all.

Links & Downloads

Detailed press release by Holcim
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Detailed project documentation on the Holcim website
www.holcim.com