Ibiza is famous for beautiful beaches, music, and expensive holiday homes. However, many local people have difficulty finding a reasonably priced place to live. A new housing project called Sa Casa hopes to offer a practical solution.
In September 2026, Stefano Boeri Architetti won a competition to design affordable rental housing in Ca n’Escandell, near Ibiza Town. The project includes about 190 apartments in four buildings. The rent will be lower than normal market prices. The buildings will stand around a central garden, where residents can meet their neighbors and spend time outdoors. (casa47.es)
One of the most interesting features is the main building material: wood. The project will use cross-laminated timber, or CLT. CLT is made by placing several layers of wood in different directions. This creates strong panels that can be used for walls and floors. Workers can produce the panels in a factory and then put them together at the building site. This method may reduce construction time, waste, noise, and traffic around the site. (archdaily.com)
The apartments will also have flexible designs. Their rooms may be changed to meet the needs of young people, families, older residents, and people who have difficulty moving. Shared work areas, paths, and courtyards are also part of the plan.
The designers want the homes to be comfortable during Ibiza’s hot summers. Native plants and green roofs will provide shade, while natural ventilation will help fresh air move through the buildings. Solar panels and water-management systems are planned as well. (archdaily.com)
Sa Casa is still a project, not a completed neighborhood. However, it shows how wood, green spaces, and flexible rooms could help create more affordable and pleasant homes.










