Brad Pitt’s compose It Right Intros News Green Duplex Designs

Make It Right, the green building foundation started by actor Brad Pitt, has released 14 new designs that will be among the 150 houses reconstructed in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Up to now, the homes on site have been single-family residences only — but prepare It Right Director Tom Darden knew that residents were interested in duplex designs as well. “Before the storm, there were a number of duplexes and doubles in the neighborhood,” he said.

“Families who want to come back to the Lower 9th have been asking us to build them so extended families can live together. And duplexes are right in keeping with manufacture It Right’s mission: They allow more humans to live together with less impact on the environment and are more cost-effective to build.”

14 firms submittted designs for eco-efficient homes — with 8 of those being new participants in manufacture It Right’s green rebuilding mission. To view all of the new designs, jump here.

[Source] Michael Andre d’Estries

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