Small Wonder
Plús Hús Garners Award for Its Big Ideas in Small Spaces
Plús Hús, the 320 sq. ft. customizable modern structure designed by MINARC and sustainably manufactured in Los Angeles, CA., is one of twenty-three stunning and meticulously designed residential projects bestowed Residential Architecture Awards (RAAs) by the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Chapter (AIA|LA) at a ceremony last month in Los Angeles.
“We are grateful to be recognized for the work we are doing to provide affordable housing solutions at a time when it’s most needed,” remarked MINARC principal Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir.
Plús Hús received a Citation in Accessory Dwelling Units, a new category honoring design excellence in this emerging class of built environments, a testament to AIA|LA’s continued advocacy for more housing in the region.
Each Plús Hús is constructed of mnmMOD panels, another MINARC innovation, for a long lasting, energy efficient structure. Jurists noted, “The design is super simple, cute, fresh and has a great flow to it.” In addition, the Plús Hús is, “Aesthetically really beautiful. Anyone would be proud to have it in their backyard.”
Recipients of the awards ranged in scale from additions or small homes of less than 2,500 square feet to large residences and multi-unit projects comprised of more than 50 units. 2019 AIA|LA President Barbara Bouza, FAIA noted, “The Residential Architecture Awards demonstrate that quality architecture is at the service of clients, no matter the scale of project.”
“It may have small footprint,” confides Erla, “but it’s filling a big need in affordable housing.”