High Performance, Sustainable, Affordable Housing

Résidence Norma

High Performance, Sustainable, Affordable Housing

High-performance AAA Passive House building in Luxembourg with eco-friendly façade, solar panels, and temperature-regulating green roof.
High-performance AAA Passive House building in Luxembourg with eco-friendly façade, solar panels, and temperature-regulating green roof.

Along Arlon Road in Bertrange, Résidence Norma forms part of the Millewee masterplan, introducing a new model of affordable housing for Luxembourg. Sideshore’s design demonstrates how sustainability and accessibility can be embedded within a refined architectural framework.

Year

Year

Year

Under construction

Under construction

Under construction

Location

Location

Location

Bertrange, Luxembourg

Bertrange, Luxembourg

Bertrange, Luxembourg

Size

Size

Size

1718 square metres

1718 square metres

1718 square metres

Typology

Typology

Typology

Residential

Residential

Residential

Certification

Certification

Certification

AAA Passive Building

AAA Passive Building

AAA Passive Building

Résidence Norma is articulated across five storeys and is designed to achieve the AAA Passive House standard. This ambition goes beyond energy performance—it reflects a belief that architecture can simultaneously elevate quality of life and reduce environmental impact. A ventilated façade system paired with high-performance glazing defines the building envelope, balancing light, comfort, and acoustic insulation with a restrained and contemporary material language.

The project’s environmental strategy is comprehensive. A green roof enhances ecological performance, supporting biodiversity and regulating temperature. A centralized mechanical ventilation system ensures optimal indoor air quality, while a heat pump and photovoltaic panels create a renewable energy ecosystem. Rainwater harvesting completes the cycle, embedding responsible resource management into everyday living.

Within this framework, the eight residential units combine affordability with spatial quality. Each apartment is conceived to maximize natural light, ensure acoustic comfort, and provide a balanced relationship between private and shared domains. By aligning social responsibility with architectural intent, Résidence Norma positions housing as a catalyst for a more equitable and sustainable urban future.

Gemini One

High Performance, Sustainable, Affordable Housing

Early sketches of Résidence Norma, a new residential development in Luxembourg designed by Sideshore Architects + Urbanism.
Rendering of five-storey Passive House in Luxembourg with photovoltaic panels, heat pump, and rainwater harvesting system.
High-performance AAA Passive House building in Luxembourg with eco-friendly façade, solar panels, and temperature-regulating green roof.