East York Affordable Housing

The design project aims to address the issue of affordable housing in Toronto by proposing a unique approach. By creating small, easily scattered houses amidst the densely popu lated areas of the city, the project seeks to make housing more accessible and affordable. These compact yet thoughtfully designed homes offer a practical solution, allowing individuals and families to reside in desirable neighbourhoods without the burden of exor bitant costs. With their strategic placement, these affordable houses contribute to the diversification of housing options and pro mote a more inclusive and sustainable urban environment in Toronto.

These affordable houses can be prefabricated using modular construction methods. This allows for rapid assembly and the potential to create clusters of 2, 4, 8, or 16 units, de pending on the specific needs of the neigh bourhood and available land.

Solar panels: 6 high-efficiency photovoltaic panels made of polycrystalline silicon cells with anti-reflective coatings, bypass diodes.

Balcony Gardens: The small garden areas provide residents with a green space to cultivate plants, herbs, and flowers, fostering a connection with nature and enhancing the overall livability of the homes.

9.5x1.5x0.5 engineered wood joists, oriented strand board (OSB) subflooring, high-density fiberboard (HDF) substrate vinyl planks

Framing: 2x6 wood studs

Insulation: Spray foam insulation.

Sheathing: (OSB) exterior sheathing panels Vapour Barrier: Polyethylene sheet vapour barrier. Cladding: Vinyl siding Interior Finishes: Gypsum drywall.