Urban planners in response to rising property prices, declining housing stock, and growing inequality have advocated for holistic approaches that encompass both new-build and renovation housing solutions. European institutions have taken note of this call by creating the European Affordable Housing Plan.
The team behind Lacol housing cooperative in Barcelona focused on designing a building with minimal environmental impacts during both its construction and lifecycle, to ensure residents can live without energy poverty in Barcelona.
State-of-the-art manufacturing facility
State-of-the-art manufacturing technologies enable factories to create products more efficiently and safely, from machinery to software controls – helping lower production costs while making production more reliable.
Establishing a state-of-the-art facility starts with an in-depth understanding of client business requirements. Therefore, architects and engineers must adopt an holistic approach when designing manufacturing plants; beginning by understanding machinery capabilities. From here they can customize spaces for equipment that will accommodate future expansion or technological upgrades.
After experiencing unprecedented business growth, Applied Manufacturing Technologies unveiled a brand new state-of-the-art facility near their Orion, Michigan headquarters to foster collaboration and industry innovation for industrial automation and robotic solutions offered by AMT. Their new facility will complement production capabilities at their existing headquarters while making an important economic contribution in Michigan’s Orion Township area.
Longbridge Business Park in Finger Lakes area boasts of Longbridge Business Park as a center for science and technology in New York State, and Governor Kathy Hochul has recognized their contributions to state’s economy and job creation. Governor Hochul praised them for doubling capacity in precision machining and metrology services and supporting new products within medical, tech industrial, aerospace & defense, as well as other sectors. LEED Gold certification ensures its energy-saving design.
Streamlined production processes
Streamlining production processes is one of the best ways to boost manufacturing productivity and efficiency. From automating to using data analytics or simply cutting unnecessary steps out, streamlining can give manufacturers more control over product quality and consistency while cutting costs through waste reduction and improved overall efficiency.
Manufacturers looking to streamline their manufacturing processes must first understand what’s holding them back from reaching the results they desire. This involves an in-depth examination of each step in the production cycle and eliminating any inefficiency found therein. Common strategies for streamlining include streamlining manufacturing processes, automating operations, implementing predictive maintenance programs, reducing inventory levels and addressing sources of delays in production.
Manufacturers can leverage the expertise of their employees beyond state-of-the-art facilities. By creating an environment of employee engagement, manufacturers can foster open dialogue and collaboration to streamline production processes while offering opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement for employees.
Eurodita boasts an advanced facility and experienced workforce to produce large volumes of timber structures without compromising on quality or customization. They use only premium timber materials when crafting products like glulam log houses and timber mobile homes – ideal structures designed to withstand seasonal as well as permanent usage.
Streamlining manufacturing processes is essential to creating sustainable social housing projects. It can improve lives in poverty while simultaneously reducing carbon footprints and providing access to affordable housing options. Furthermore, streamlining can foster community spirit and strengthen urban social cohesion.
The European Collective Housing Award recognizes innovative developments that advance urban planning and social awareness through collective housing design. Eligible candidates for consideration include projects which prioritize innovation, inclusion and environmental responsibility in public housing developments – and must have been completed in one of the 46 member countries that form part of the Council of Europe.
High standards of craftsmanship
Eurodita’s team of skilled professionals are committed to crafting premium timber structures. Their streamlined production processes enable the company to produce large orders without compromising on quality or flexibility; as a result, its focus on customer satisfaction has generated a loyal clientele that includes residential and holiday park operators alike. Eurodita’s glulam log houses offer resilience and insulation benefits, while their timber mobile homes are flexible yet comfortable – ideal for outdoor living applications like holiday parks.
The 1st European Collective Housing Award seeks to spark debate on housing as a common good and on the right to quality domestic architecture. It acknowledges collective housing’s potential as an iconic European showcase combining social awareness with urban socio-economic balance; supported by organizations like Basque Country Architecture Institute and Arc En Reve Centre D’architecture as well as the Department of Territorial Planning Housing and Transport from Basque Government.
La Borda is a housing cooperative in Barcelona built from wood to reduce environmental impacts during both construction and use, while increasing energy efficiency. Designers worked closely with residents to address their individual needs in creating functional yet beautiful living space that meets them both functionally and aesthetically. Furthermore, this project highlights the value of reusing and renovating existing structures rather than demolishing them altogether.
Customization
An essential element of EU urban development plans is providing safe, affordable housing. By encouraging cities to design comprehensive urban plans that incorporate affordable housing units into them, the EU can promote long-term sustainable living conditions across European cities while simultaneously supporting local housing projects and investing in green building technologies.
Eurodita, a leader in manufacturing high-quality log cabins and timber structures, has joined our association as one of its newest members. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and efficient production processes enable them to produce large numbers of premium cabins while upholding high standards of craftsmanship.
Eurodita strives to ensure client satisfaction through an extensive array of customization options, such as garden log cabins that make perfect guest houses or private studios, made-to-measure log cabins that meet park operators’ customers’ specific requirements, glulam log houses constructed from laminated timber for durability, comfort, and aesthetics, and glulam log houses that offer resilient support structures designed for resilience, comfort and aesthetics.