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Irritable Housing

Madrid

2023-Present


The Irritable Housing project addresses the urgent need for affordable collective housing amid community displacement due to the construction of the M-45 speedway in Madrid, Spain. Tasked with creating a modular housing system for affected residents, the project integrates the concept of “Gaia Devices,” emphasizing Earth System stewardship through reduced material mobilization, enhanced recyclability, and minimized emissions.The proposal outlines a multi-faceted approach to CO2 emission reductions across several stages. Firstly, the con-struction process leverages industrialized techniques that allow for 100% assembly of modular units in a centralized location, significantly cutting transportation and labor-relat-ed emissions by an estimated 43% compared to conventional methods. Secondly, the building’s design incorporates a multilayered facade and garden rooftop, optimizing thermal efficiency and comfort through passive climate control, tai-lored to seasonal variations.In terms of end-of-life sustainability, all materials are de-signed for reuse, transforming the building into a resource reservoir for future construction, thus reducing emissions associated with material disposal.Central to the project’s vision is the creation of communi-ty-centric spaces. Collective gardens and workshops promote a symbiotic relationship between residents and nature, fos-tering a culture of participation and local entrepreneurship. These spaces enable hands-on engagement, cultivating skills in gardening and material transformation while reinforcing social connections and ecological awareness.Overall, the Irritable Housing project serves as a model for integrating architectural design with environmental con-sciousness and community resilience, illustrating how urban living can harmonize individual and collective well-being within sustainable ecosystems.