THE CANOPY

“The Canopy”, a net-zero modular housing concept designed in collaboration with Portland-based LEVER Architecture, received an honorable mention in the design competition, "Low-Rise: Housing Ideas for Los Angeles". More than 380 teams from around the world submitted proposals to the competition which asked designers to imagine appealing and sustainable new models of low-rise, multi-unit housing.

Rather than creating one site-specific design, Canopy is a modular system that can be adapted for different sites and configurations. Inspired by the regional precedents of bungalows and Irving Gill’s garden apartments, the design is organized around a shared courtyard surrounded by a mix of unit sizes which allow singles, couples, families, and seniors to cohabitate and “age-through” the complex over time. The design brings city vibes into an urban residential space and provides equitable access to the elements that make living in Los Angeles possible—water, sun, and shade.

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