Residencial Cerro Blanco 

A newly planned residential neighborhood owned by a large group of families aims to test the housing market's quality of living with innovative urban strategies for Hidalgo del Parral's suburbs. Out of the 565 hectares owned by the families, 2 hectares will be designated for the new Residential Cerro Blanco, a pilot neighborhood designed to attract buyers not only with affordable housing but also with urban strategies that provide more green spaces, water management solutions, accessibility to commerce, and other urban infrastructure. The goal is to create a community with short-distance accessibility for residents, moving away from the inefficient urban grid that has sprawled across the town since the 1960s. 

The development of suburban houses will serve as a model for design and construction in the area, using economical and prefabricated structures along with ecological passive and active systems. 

The project includes three types of houses, each with simple volumetric extractions to create a more dynamic layout. These variations will offer different experiences in amenities, services, and private areas. 

The Structure: The use of prefabricated slabs and bathroom cells is key to more efficient construction logistics. Prefab slabs are placed across the wider sections to facilitate a dynamic distribution and open space without constraints. Punctual columns are situated only along the facade, providing flexibility for future adaptations.

Materials: Vernacular and traditional materials such as mechanical bricks, stuccos, concrete mortar, stones, steel, and wood have been selected for their thermal, ecological, and affordable properties.