Modular Habitat

Affordable, Circular, Lively

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

S. Golchin Far Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M.J. Smit Architectural Engineering - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
M. Bilow Building Product Innovation - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Bob Geldermans Climate Design and Sustainability - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
G.A Verschuure Landscape Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (coach)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

30-06-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The goal of this project is to design a high-quality circular housing complex. The challenge lies in finding a balance between creating a circular and high-quality result and making it as cost-effective as possible. Circularity in this design will focus on using prefabricated timber modules that are designed for disassembly. It also entails the circular use of other resources such as energy and water. High-quality in this context stands for a space that aesthetically and socially is pleasant and lively for the inhabitants.

Prefabrication of timber has the potential to create high-quality results in a safer work environment, faster and with lower costs. Timber building products can be categorised in the following prefabrication levels: component, panel and module. Modules are at the last level of completion, and they can comprise a room finished up to 95% until it is moved to the site.