en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Kaiun-sanchon Street Housing Redevelopment Union in Jongam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, is promoting a resident-led energy-saving housing construction project named "Commons Jongam," with plans for completion in the first half of 2028. Located in the area around 81-188 Jongam-dong, the project will redevelop 33 existing single-family and multi-family homes into an energy-saving residential complex spanning three basement floors to a maximum of 20 above-ground floors, comprising a total of 130 units. The project completed architectural review in July 2022, obtained business implementation approval in October 2023, and broke ground in September 2024.
The union received its establishment permit in April 2021 and is led by Chairman Lee Won-hyung, who has an architectural background. Without a specialized redevelopment management company, the union independently selected the construction company and led negotiations on space composition. The Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG) provided loan guarantees for the small-scale housing redevelopment project, helping the union ensure project stability. Lee Won-hyung stated, "After obtaining the HUG guarantee, the union can avoid being led by the construction company and take the lead in driving the project forward."
Several technological applications have been promoted for this energy-saving housing project. The "Passive House" certification from the Korea Passive House Association is being pursued for the first time in a Korean apartment complex, utilizing external insulation methods. Insulation materials will wrap the entire exterior of the building walls to reduce heat loss and prevent condensation. Among all 130 units, 18 units will also feature timber construction, another first for apartments in Korea, further enhancing insulation performance and carbon reduction capabilities.
The energy-saving housing features 10 different floor plans, ranging from a 36㎡A single-person household unit to a 72㎡A family unit, as well as a 69㎡A duplex unit. For the duplex units, consideration is being given to allocating some units as special supply for disabled individuals, allowing wheelchair users to utilize the lower-level space while family members use the upper level.
The community operation is managed by the "Kaiun-sanchon Cooperative," established in 2022. Within the neighborhood living facility spaces, communal facilities such as a village café, stores, tutoring centers, kindergartens, a shared kitchen, and study rooms are provided for residents. These facilities are operated by the cooperative, which also distributes the profits. The union created its own brand "Commons" and registered a trademark, naming this project Commons Jongam. Lee Won-hyung stated, "This is an attempt to establish a sustainable cooperative-type community operation system within the current economic structure."
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