
January 22, 2025
Modular Construction Provides a Solution to the Netherlands’ Housing Crisis

These figures highlight the significance of Moos’s debut project, Moos Euterpe, a social housing development near Rotterdam spanning over 21,500 square feet. With 30 housing units of varying sizes, the complex is designed to accommodate both small and large families.Two buildings with twin rows of stacked two-story modules face each other, fostering a community connection centered on a communal garden. The step-back facade transforms galleries into verandas, providing flexible spaces for personal touches like planters or seating. One prefabricated module in each home includes essential functions like sleeping, cooking, and washing, while the second is a flexible space that residents can configure to suit their unique lifestyles.



“The plot was long and narrow, which made finding the ideal housing layout a challenge. By designing double-sided apartments that open onto an intimate garden through spacious, functional verandas, we created a small community where social interactions happen naturally,” says Iwan Hameleers, Concrete’s project architect. “It was thrilling to see how years of design, engineering, and testing in model homes came to life successfully in this first project of the sustainable, modular Moos housing system.”
The thoughtful design is complemented by Moos’s commitment to sustainability, blending upcycled materials from demolition partners with biobased options. Recycled concrete supplied by Holcim forms the floors, while cross-laminated timber walls provide structural integrity. Wood-framed windows with triple glazing ensure energy efficiency. With approximately 500 additional homes on the way, Moos’s take-back guarantee allows for easy relocation, reinforcing the circular model and minimizing environmental impact.
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