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Social Housing

Recently Added • Documentary, 28-Nov-2022

"You don’t understand the kind of scarcity there is in Mexico and many other countries." - Javier Garciadiego, developer

Scarcity. Population density. Disaster recovery. Mexican architects are facing all of these challenges in ways that will surprise and inspire you.
Episode two of MEXITY looks at the importance of small-scale innovation and access to low-cost housing solutions.

Vernacular architecture, collaboration and education are key factors helping architects to provide sensitive solutions for thousands of families in the city.

Tags
Social Housing, Vernacular Architecture
Cast
David Mora Self
Enrique Ortiz Self
Elena Tudela Self
Crew
Katerina Kliwadenko director
Mario Novas director
Camille Clare executive producer
Dustin Clare executive producer
Surella Segú other
Armando Hashimoto other

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