First housing development with approx. 4,000 two-story residential buildings.

An unbelievable project will be starting up in late 2018. A housing development of 4,000 two-story houses from the GHS Permanent Home series will be constructed in Peru at an elevation of roughly 4,300 m. Living space is divided over 2 levels, and a balcony offers space for relaxing. In addition to the residential buildings, administrative buildings, medical facilities, and schools will also be constructed at the same time.

Living space
85m² on 2 levels plug 7m² balcony
Construction method
Permanent home, two story
Developed area
65m²
Construction scope
Approx. 4,000 houses with social infrastructure such as administration, schools, etc.
City
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Development
Building begins for 4,000 houses in late 2018
Initiator
Local politician Miguel Quispe and his initiative “Programa de Viviendas”
Day 1-2: The concrete slab forms the foundation of the house.
Day 1-2: The concrete slab forms the foundation of the house.
Day 1-2: The concrete slab forms the foundation of the house.
Day 1-2: The concrete slab forms the foundation of the house.
Day 1-2: The concrete slab forms the foundation of the house.
Day 1-2: The concrete slab forms the foundation of the house.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 3-6: After the slab is constructed, walls are built by pouring concrete.
Day 7-11: The ceiling slab to construct the second story is put in place.
Day 7-11: The ceiling slab to construct the second story is put in place.
Day 7-11: The ceiling slab to construct the second story is put in place.
Day 7-11: The ceiling slab to construct the second story is put in place.
Day 7-11: The ceiling slab to construct the second story is put in place.
Day 7-11: The ceiling slab to construct the second story is put in place.
Initiator Governor Miguel Quispe is on site in person at the press conference.
Initiator Governor Miguel Quispe is on site in person at the press conference.
Initiator Governor Miguel Quispe is on site in person at the press conference.
Initiator Governor Miguel Quispe is on site in person at the press conference.
The local population is excited about the new residential buildings.
The local population is excited about the new residential buildings.
Nicht immer ist das benötigte Werkzeug vor Ort. Not macht aber doch erfinderisch.
Nicht immer ist das benötigte Werkzeug vor Ort. Not macht aber doch erfinderisch.
The right tool isn’t always close at hand. However, necessity is the mother of invention.
The right tool isn’t always close at hand. However, necessity is the mother of invention.
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!
Day 12–18: The construction of the second floor is going on rapidly and for sure - successfully!