LIMERICK people are being asked to come up with new ideas to ease the housing crisis as part of an initiative launched today by the Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) and The Housing Agency.
‘Housing Unlocked’, is calling for architects and members of the public with an interest in housing, to team up and submit ideas to solve housing issues in Limerick city as well as in towns and villages across the county.
Entries are now open, with practical ideas and creative thinking being sought in the areas of density, construction technologies, social inclusion, environmental and other issues. The best eight submissions will each receive €7,500 to develop their proposals into an exhibition piece, which will be on public display next September.
IAF Director Nathalie Weadick said that public contributions at recent IAF debates have shown that there has never been a better time to rethink how we can deliver homes for sustainable communities in urban areas.
‘Housing Unlocked’ is driven by the need to apply innovation and expertise, not just to the final product, but to the entire system that delivers homes in towns, cities and villages. A simple idea can produce a powerful effect.”
Housing Agency chief executive Bob Jordan said they were seeking innovative and practical solutions that address the housing issues in Ireland.
“We are asking applicants to share practical solutions to the everyday issues that they are facing when it comes to delivering homes. We would like to invite architects, in collaboration with all those who are interested, to apply for the opportunity to be featured in the public exhibition later in the year.”
All submissions must be made through an online form on the ‘Housing Unlocked’ website at HousingUnlocked.ie, where further information is available.
Teams must include at least one member with a qualification in architecture and the closing date is midnight on 24th April 24.
