The sustainability of buildings and the well-being of their occupants are pivotal themes in initiating a dialogue between architecture and manufacturing. This dialogue addresses challenges such as the shortage of skilled labor and the growing demand for housing, which are mitigated through industrialization. Within a three-dimensional (3D) framework, particularly in the context of timber prefabrication, Pods enhance various interactions and qualities of interior spaces, thereby addressing issues related to building performance and construction sustainability. This study introduces the design of a series of wet units (Pods), which are assembled from prefabricated two-dimensional (2D) timber panels, enabling diverse architectural configurations without altering the construction system and components. A notable feature of this construction approach is the integration of technical spaces within the structure of the units, facilitating improved space management and the incorporation of necessary infrastructures for unit operation, thereby ensuring autonomy. Drawing inspiration from automotive industry methodologies, the project encompasses various typologies and levels of customization and adaptability, which enhance production efficiency and allow integration into different spatial contexts. By reinterpreting and adapting construction practices, this project contributes to the development of sustainable cities and communities. It promotes the use of organic materials as a construction base and enriches the industrialization process architecturally, allowing for creative freedom in architectural design and the harmonious integration of aesthetics with manufacturing.

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Combining Architectural Adaptability and Space Efficiency in the Design of Prefabricated Timber Wet Units

  • Rita Alves,
  • Jorge M. Branco,
  • Filipe Sousa,
  • André Fontes,
  • Dinis Leitão

摘要

The sustainability of buildings and the well-being of their occupants are pivotal themes in initiating a dialogue between architecture and manufacturing. This dialogue addresses challenges such as the shortage of skilled labor and the growing demand for housing, which are mitigated through industrialization. Within a three-dimensional (3D) framework, particularly in the context of timber prefabrication, Pods enhance various interactions and qualities of interior spaces, thereby addressing issues related to building performance and construction sustainability. This study introduces the design of a series of wet units (Pods), which are assembled from prefabricated two-dimensional (2D) timber panels, enabling diverse architectural configurations without altering the construction system and components. A notable feature of this construction approach is the integration of technical spaces within the structure of the units, facilitating improved space management and the incorporation of necessary infrastructures for unit operation, thereby ensuring autonomy. Drawing inspiration from automotive industry methodologies, the project encompasses various typologies and levels of customization and adaptability, which enhance production efficiency and allow integration into different spatial contexts. By reinterpreting and adapting construction practices, this project contributes to the development of sustainable cities and communities. It promotes the use of organic materials as a construction base and enriches the industrialization process architecturally, allowing for creative freedom in architectural design and the harmonious integration of aesthetics with manufacturing.