Frank Gehry renovated his 1920 home in Santa Monica, California in the late 1970s in a daring deconstructivist style that shocked neighbors. He kept the original Dutch colonial structure but cut holes in walls, rebuilt them at odd angles, and wrapped the exterior in corrugated metal and other industrial materials. This transformed the quiet home into a symbol of deconstruction. The renovation added twisted volumes around and through the original structure, blurring boundaries between interior and exterior in a complex relationship between old and new forms.
The Cube House is a residential building in Ahmedabad, India designed by Verizon Architects. It is composed of interconnected cubes and cuboids stacked to generate private and semi-private spaces while focusing on garden views. The cubes are placed perpendicular to each other, creating cantilevered volumes. On the ground floor are common spaces like the living room as well as a master bedroom. Upper floors contain additional bedrooms and bathrooms, maintaining privacy for occupants. The design maximizes light and ventilation through its modular form and large openings facing the garden.
Vernacular as a model for contemporary designJ.j. Hayashi
This document is a case study on the Deck House in Janda Baik, Pahang, Malaysia. It analyzes how the house integrates Malay vernacular design features with modern design to achieve thermal comfort in the tropical climate. The Deck House incorporates elements of traditional Malay house design such as orientation, building form, openings, materials, and lightweight construction. It is presented as a model for how contemporary architecture can learn from vernacular design to be environmentally responsive without compromising modern aesthetics and functions. The study aims to show how the integration of these features helps regulate heat and maintain internal comfort through passive means.
Shipping container homes offer an affordable housing solution. Used shipping containers are modified by cutting openings, adding windows and doors, and connecting containers together to form multi-story structures. Containers are placed on foundations like concrete footings or slabs and equipped with utilities like electricity, plumbing, and solar panels. Case studies show container homes can be constructed quickly for low costs and provide durable housing in various applications. However, issues with heat control and potential chemical contamination from prior cargo need to be addressed.
William Mcdonough & his works (Architect study)Shailja km
1) The document discusses several sustainable building projects designed by architect William McDonough, including offices that use wastewater recycling, green roofs to reduce stormwater and heat gain, and daylighting and natural ventilation.
2) It also describes a new NASA facility that uses an exoskeleton structure for seismic performance and daylighting, as well as McDonough's redesign of the Ford River Rouge Complex, which included installing a sedum roof to clean rainwater and reduce energy costs.
3) Finally, the document discusses an Ohio school that uses geothermal wells and passive solar strategies for heating and cooling, as well as landscaping that includes local ecosystems. The materials, lighting, and HV
8 Great Homes Made From Shipping Containersryan_herr
Everyday, you there’s a good chance that you drive past a shipping container and don’t even notice it. Well, the shipping containers in these 8 homes will be sure to catch your eye and make your head turn.
What were once standard boxes that travelled around the world is have now been converted into a stylish, modern container homes.
Glenn Murcutt is an Australian architect known for designing environmentally sensitive and climate-responsive houses. He was influenced by his upbringing in New Guinea and draws inspiration from simple, vernacular designs. Notable for using local, sustainable materials and passive design techniques to minimize energy use, Murcutt's houses feature elements like adjustable screens, shutters, and deep eaves to control ventilation, light, and temperature. Some of his most acclaimed works include Riversdale, Walsh House, and the Marie Short House.
THE NEW MALAYSIAN HOUSE: THE APPLICATION OF MATERIALSHafizMasri
Students are to conduct FOUR case studies of any ‘interesting’ houses in Malaysia. Case study can be from online search and books. All the FOUR case studies are to be compiled in a well composed A4 report. For each house, students are to identify the TWO spaces of the house together with its choice and application of building materials.
Frank Gehry renovated his 1920 home in Santa Monica, California in the late 1970s in a daring deconstructivist style that shocked neighbors. He kept the original Dutch colonial structure but cut holes in walls, rebuilt them at odd angles, and wrapped the exterior in corrugated metal and other industrial materials. This transformed the quiet home into a symbol of deconstruction. The renovation added twisted volumes around and through the original structure, blurring boundaries between interior and exterior in a complex relationship between old and new forms.
The Cube House is a residential building in Ahmedabad, India designed by Verizon Architects. It is composed of interconnected cubes and cuboids stacked to generate private and semi-private spaces while focusing on garden views. The cubes are placed perpendicular to each other, creating cantilevered volumes. On the ground floor are common spaces like the living room as well as a master bedroom. Upper floors contain additional bedrooms and bathrooms, maintaining privacy for occupants. The design maximizes light and ventilation through its modular form and large openings facing the garden.
Vernacular as a model for contemporary designJ.j. Hayashi
This document is a case study on the Deck House in Janda Baik, Pahang, Malaysia. It analyzes how the house integrates Malay vernacular design features with modern design to achieve thermal comfort in the tropical climate. The Deck House incorporates elements of traditional Malay house design such as orientation, building form, openings, materials, and lightweight construction. It is presented as a model for how contemporary architecture can learn from vernacular design to be environmentally responsive without compromising modern aesthetics and functions. The study aims to show how the integration of these features helps regulate heat and maintain internal comfort through passive means.
Shipping container homes offer an affordable housing solution. Used shipping containers are modified by cutting openings, adding windows and doors, and connecting containers together to form multi-story structures. Containers are placed on foundations like concrete footings or slabs and equipped with utilities like electricity, plumbing, and solar panels. Case studies show container homes can be constructed quickly for low costs and provide durable housing in various applications. However, issues with heat control and potential chemical contamination from prior cargo need to be addressed.
William Mcdonough & his works (Architect study)Shailja km
1) The document discusses several sustainable building projects designed by architect William McDonough, including offices that use wastewater recycling, green roofs to reduce stormwater and heat gain, and daylighting and natural ventilation.
2) It also describes a new NASA facility that uses an exoskeleton structure for seismic performance and daylighting, as well as McDonough's redesign of the Ford River Rouge Complex, which included installing a sedum roof to clean rainwater and reduce energy costs.
3) Finally, the document discusses an Ohio school that uses geothermal wells and passive solar strategies for heating and cooling, as well as landscaping that includes local ecosystems. The materials, lighting, and HV
8 Great Homes Made From Shipping Containersryan_herr
Everyday, you there’s a good chance that you drive past a shipping container and don’t even notice it. Well, the shipping containers in these 8 homes will be sure to catch your eye and make your head turn.
What were once standard boxes that travelled around the world is have now been converted into a stylish, modern container homes.
Glenn Murcutt is an Australian architect known for designing environmentally sensitive and climate-responsive houses. He was influenced by his upbringing in New Guinea and draws inspiration from simple, vernacular designs. Notable for using local, sustainable materials and passive design techniques to minimize energy use, Murcutt's houses feature elements like adjustable screens, shutters, and deep eaves to control ventilation, light, and temperature. Some of his most acclaimed works include Riversdale, Walsh House, and the Marie Short House.
THE NEW MALAYSIAN HOUSE: THE APPLICATION OF MATERIALSHafizMasri
Students are to conduct FOUR case studies of any ‘interesting’ houses in Malaysia. Case study can be from online search and books. All the FOUR case studies are to be compiled in a well composed A4 report. For each house, students are to identify the TWO spaces of the house together with its choice and application of building materials.
LAURENCE WILFRED BAKER
British born Indian Architect
Born in Birmingham,UK (March 2,1917).
Educated at King Edwards Grammar School & The Birmingham School of Architecture.
He moved to India in 1945 in part as a missionary.
He obtained Indian citizenship in 1989 and resided in Tiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum), Kerala
ARTIST, ARCHITECT, CARTOONIST etc.,
The document provides details about 13 different architectural projects, including cave dwelling, mix-used development, school of architecture and planning, cultural centers, religious center, parkour and calisthenics community, archaeological roof protector, chapel, housing authority designs, and residential building projects by The Sullivan Architectural Group. Each section includes the project name, location, and floor plans, sections, elevations or renderings related to the design of the building or structure.
Laurie Baker was a British architect who came to India in 1945 as a missionary. He lived and worked in India for over 50 years, obtaining Indian citizenship in 1989. Baker is renowned for his initiatives in low-cost housing and sustainable architecture using locally available materials. Some key aspects of his work included using cost-effective materials like brick, laterite, mud and cow dung in innovative construction techniques like rat trap bond. He designed over 1000 residences and 40 other buildings in Kerala emphasizing natural ventilation, privacy and historical influences. Baker received the Padma Shri award in 1990 for his contributions to architecture.
The document summarizes the renovation of a 2,200 square foot duplex penthouse in Tribeca, Manhattan. The renovation transformed the space into a modern two bedroom, two bathroom loft apartment while maintaining historic details. Major renovations included encasing structural columns in steel, adding a fireplace, creating an 18-foot ceiling with a mezzanine level, and installing a new balcony and MEP systems. The general contractor, X-ACT Contracting Corporation, completed the 12-month gut renovation in 2014.
The document provides details about the Laurie Baker Centre of Habitat Studies located in Kerala, India. It describes the campus layout, buildings, and architectural features that exemplify Laurie Baker's principles of low-cost and sustainable design. The campus contains five buildings designed by Baker including a dormitory, guest house, dining hall, office, and watch tower. All buildings utilize Baker's techniques like filler slabs, arches, jaalis, and built-in furniture to minimize costs while maximizing natural light and ventilation. The campus was developed on a former quarry site and preserves the existing vegetation and natural contours.
Eugene Pandala is an Indian architect known for designing buildings using natural and sustainable materials like mud. He studied architecture in India and conservation in the UK. Notable projects include a house in Kollam, Kerala built entirely of mud with four bedrooms, courtyards, and connections to nature through openings. He also designed Revathy Kala Mandir, a 20,000 square foot film academy in mud, focusing on air flow and light. Pandala's work has received several awards for its eco-friendly designs and heritage conservation efforts.
The document describes DeepBlue Foldable Luxury Mobile house proposal. It discusses how the homes work, with different designs for clients. The key points are that the homes can be assembled by 4 laborers in 2 days, require no skilled workers, max out at 55 square meters, and provide 5-star hotel quality. It then details the material contents and specifications for the main structure, insulation, flooring, ceiling, roofing, walls, windows, doors, electrical, plumbing, and various fittings for kitchens and bathrooms.
Sustainability in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, buildingmahmood Albrifkany
Sustainability by openings, architecture, interior design: Future buildings should create healthier and more comfortable lives for their occupants
without having a negative impact on the climate.
"Daddy" This is how we address him there at Laurie Baker Habitat. A British-born Indian architect extraordinaire, who had made Kerala his home, designed it. By then, he had been in India for some 44 years and had built a house for himself in the Thiruvananthapuram suburb of Nalanchira.
The document discusses solutions to heat gain challenges in Deck House through the use of an open layout plan. It begins by providing an overview of Deck House and traditional Malay house design, noting their use of open layout plans. It then compares the traditional and Deck House layout plans, finding that both utilize minimal interior walls and connected spaces to allow cross ventilation. The document aims to investigate how the open layout plan is effective in reducing heat gain and discusses other design strategies, features, and materials used in Deck House to further address the tropical climate challenges.
The Linked Hybrid project in Beijing, China consists of eight residential towers and a hotel structure that are interconnected by elevated public bridges containing amenities. The development uses geothermal energy from over 600 underground wells for heating and cooling most of the buildings. It is considered one of the largest green residential projects in the world due to its extensive use of sustainable design features such as geothermal energy, solar power, water recycling, and green spaces.
The document summarizes renovations and an extension to convert an apartment house. The original house was a luxurious single-family home with a large central hall and indoor pool. It was taken over by two families who converted the basement for one of the families. Later, to accommodate another son returning, the architect added another apartment by building around the large central hall and renovating the ground floor and upper floor, including a new guest apartment. The renovations included facing concrete walls and a curved wooden shell to bring more light into the building. Large frameless glass areas reach from floor to ceiling, except for conventional windows in the kitchen and shower.
William Morgan is an American architect known for his modernist designs that emphasize harmony with the natural environment. He received degrees from Harvard and studied abroad in Italy on fellowships. Morgan established his practice in 1961 in Jacksonville, Florida and is known for designs ranging from homes to major projects like museums, embassies, and office buildings. His philosophy is to build with and preserve nature, not build on top of it. He often orients structures to cardinal directions and incorporates outdoor spaces.
This document introduces the Parikh House designed by architect Ar. Nilkanth Chhaya. It provides background on Chhaya's philosophy which emphasizes innovative and sustainable design using local skills and materials. The document then describes the site context and contours of the Parikh House site. It provides an overview of the house layout with three levels and describes key spaces like the entrance, foyer, living areas, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms, and landscaping. Diagrams are included showing the hierarchy of open, closed, formal and informal spaces as well as circulation.
Pritzker winning Architect Glenn Murcutt from Australia and his works, HIs works like- Marika Alderton House, Riversdale, Berowra Waters Inn, his motto- Touch the earth lightly have been discussed in this ppt. His style is vernacular and climate responsive.
The Magney House is a large house located in Bingey, Australia designed by Glenn Murcutt in 1982-1984. It uses passive design strategies suited for the warm temperate climate, including orienting its north facade along an east-west axis for maximum winter sun exposure. The north facade features glazing, clerestory windows, and pivoting slats for natural lighting, ventilation, and solar control. The opaque south facade protects from hot, wet weather with triple layered brick. A corrugated steel roof reflects summer heat and curved design aids ventilation and lighting distribution.
Bauer Media Group is Europe's largest privately owned publishing group, with over 300 magazines across 15 countries. It owns many popular UK magazines covering topics like movies, music, cars, and celebrities. BBC Worldwide is the commercial arm of the BBC, selling BBC content and formats internationally to support the organization. Both companies publish a wide range of influential magazine brands that have been in business for decades, connecting audiences through quality content in print and digital formats.
Standard type prefabricated housing (projects and technical spesification)Uğur Güray
This document provides technical specifications for prefabricated buildings. It describes the steel framing system used, standards that are met, exterior and interior wall specifications including dimensions and materials, roof specifications, door and window details, electrical and plumbing installations, and available prefabricated building sizes ranging from 47 to 169 square meters. The structures are assembled on site using bolted connections without welding and can be disassembled and reassembled as needed.
Auke Smit_The Art of Longing and Belonging Kolam as a Reflection of Women's C...Auke Smit
This thesis examines kolam, the traditional art of drawing geometric patterns outside homes in Tamil Nadu, India. The author conducted fieldwork, living with a family in Chennai and interviewing women. Kolam is more than aesthetic - it is meant to invite prosperity and ward off evil. By drawing kolam, women transform ordinary space into sacred space. The author uses kolam as a metaphor to understand how urban Indian women negotiate their identities to find belonging in a changing society. Their narratives illustrate the complex interplay between individual agency and existing social structures related to gender, caste, and class. The ephemeral nature of kolam represents the process of belonging rather than a fixed state.
LAURENCE WILFRED BAKER
British born Indian Architect
Born in Birmingham,UK (March 2,1917).
Educated at King Edwards Grammar School & The Birmingham School of Architecture.
He moved to India in 1945 in part as a missionary.
He obtained Indian citizenship in 1989 and resided in Tiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum), Kerala
ARTIST, ARCHITECT, CARTOONIST etc.,
The document provides details about 13 different architectural projects, including cave dwelling, mix-used development, school of architecture and planning, cultural centers, religious center, parkour and calisthenics community, archaeological roof protector, chapel, housing authority designs, and residential building projects by The Sullivan Architectural Group. Each section includes the project name, location, and floor plans, sections, elevations or renderings related to the design of the building or structure.
Laurie Baker was a British architect who came to India in 1945 as a missionary. He lived and worked in India for over 50 years, obtaining Indian citizenship in 1989. Baker is renowned for his initiatives in low-cost housing and sustainable architecture using locally available materials. Some key aspects of his work included using cost-effective materials like brick, laterite, mud and cow dung in innovative construction techniques like rat trap bond. He designed over 1000 residences and 40 other buildings in Kerala emphasizing natural ventilation, privacy and historical influences. Baker received the Padma Shri award in 1990 for his contributions to architecture.
The document summarizes the renovation of a 2,200 square foot duplex penthouse in Tribeca, Manhattan. The renovation transformed the space into a modern two bedroom, two bathroom loft apartment while maintaining historic details. Major renovations included encasing structural columns in steel, adding a fireplace, creating an 18-foot ceiling with a mezzanine level, and installing a new balcony and MEP systems. The general contractor, X-ACT Contracting Corporation, completed the 12-month gut renovation in 2014.
The document provides details about the Laurie Baker Centre of Habitat Studies located in Kerala, India. It describes the campus layout, buildings, and architectural features that exemplify Laurie Baker's principles of low-cost and sustainable design. The campus contains five buildings designed by Baker including a dormitory, guest house, dining hall, office, and watch tower. All buildings utilize Baker's techniques like filler slabs, arches, jaalis, and built-in furniture to minimize costs while maximizing natural light and ventilation. The campus was developed on a former quarry site and preserves the existing vegetation and natural contours.
Eugene Pandala is an Indian architect known for designing buildings using natural and sustainable materials like mud. He studied architecture in India and conservation in the UK. Notable projects include a house in Kollam, Kerala built entirely of mud with four bedrooms, courtyards, and connections to nature through openings. He also designed Revathy Kala Mandir, a 20,000 square foot film academy in mud, focusing on air flow and light. Pandala's work has received several awards for its eco-friendly designs and heritage conservation efforts.
The document describes DeepBlue Foldable Luxury Mobile house proposal. It discusses how the homes work, with different designs for clients. The key points are that the homes can be assembled by 4 laborers in 2 days, require no skilled workers, max out at 55 square meters, and provide 5-star hotel quality. It then details the material contents and specifications for the main structure, insulation, flooring, ceiling, roofing, walls, windows, doors, electrical, plumbing, and various fittings for kitchens and bathrooms.
Sustainability in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, buildingmahmood Albrifkany
Sustainability by openings, architecture, interior design: Future buildings should create healthier and more comfortable lives for their occupants
without having a negative impact on the climate.
"Daddy" This is how we address him there at Laurie Baker Habitat. A British-born Indian architect extraordinaire, who had made Kerala his home, designed it. By then, he had been in India for some 44 years and had built a house for himself in the Thiruvananthapuram suburb of Nalanchira.
The document discusses solutions to heat gain challenges in Deck House through the use of an open layout plan. It begins by providing an overview of Deck House and traditional Malay house design, noting their use of open layout plans. It then compares the traditional and Deck House layout plans, finding that both utilize minimal interior walls and connected spaces to allow cross ventilation. The document aims to investigate how the open layout plan is effective in reducing heat gain and discusses other design strategies, features, and materials used in Deck House to further address the tropical climate challenges.
The Linked Hybrid project in Beijing, China consists of eight residential towers and a hotel structure that are interconnected by elevated public bridges containing amenities. The development uses geothermal energy from over 600 underground wells for heating and cooling most of the buildings. It is considered one of the largest green residential projects in the world due to its extensive use of sustainable design features such as geothermal energy, solar power, water recycling, and green spaces.
The document summarizes renovations and an extension to convert an apartment house. The original house was a luxurious single-family home with a large central hall and indoor pool. It was taken over by two families who converted the basement for one of the families. Later, to accommodate another son returning, the architect added another apartment by building around the large central hall and renovating the ground floor and upper floor, including a new guest apartment. The renovations included facing concrete walls and a curved wooden shell to bring more light into the building. Large frameless glass areas reach from floor to ceiling, except for conventional windows in the kitchen and shower.
William Morgan is an American architect known for his modernist designs that emphasize harmony with the natural environment. He received degrees from Harvard and studied abroad in Italy on fellowships. Morgan established his practice in 1961 in Jacksonville, Florida and is known for designs ranging from homes to major projects like museums, embassies, and office buildings. His philosophy is to build with and preserve nature, not build on top of it. He often orients structures to cardinal directions and incorporates outdoor spaces.
This document introduces the Parikh House designed by architect Ar. Nilkanth Chhaya. It provides background on Chhaya's philosophy which emphasizes innovative and sustainable design using local skills and materials. The document then describes the site context and contours of the Parikh House site. It provides an overview of the house layout with three levels and describes key spaces like the entrance, foyer, living areas, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms, and landscaping. Diagrams are included showing the hierarchy of open, closed, formal and informal spaces as well as circulation.
Pritzker winning Architect Glenn Murcutt from Australia and his works, HIs works like- Marika Alderton House, Riversdale, Berowra Waters Inn, his motto- Touch the earth lightly have been discussed in this ppt. His style is vernacular and climate responsive.
The Magney House is a large house located in Bingey, Australia designed by Glenn Murcutt in 1982-1984. It uses passive design strategies suited for the warm temperate climate, including orienting its north facade along an east-west axis for maximum winter sun exposure. The north facade features glazing, clerestory windows, and pivoting slats for natural lighting, ventilation, and solar control. The opaque south facade protects from hot, wet weather with triple layered brick. A corrugated steel roof reflects summer heat and curved design aids ventilation and lighting distribution.
Bauer Media Group is Europe's largest privately owned publishing group, with over 300 magazines across 15 countries. It owns many popular UK magazines covering topics like movies, music, cars, and celebrities. BBC Worldwide is the commercial arm of the BBC, selling BBC content and formats internationally to support the organization. Both companies publish a wide range of influential magazine brands that have been in business for decades, connecting audiences through quality content in print and digital formats.
Standard type prefabricated housing (projects and technical spesification)Uğur Güray
This document provides technical specifications for prefabricated buildings. It describes the steel framing system used, standards that are met, exterior and interior wall specifications including dimensions and materials, roof specifications, door and window details, electrical and plumbing installations, and available prefabricated building sizes ranging from 47 to 169 square meters. The structures are assembled on site using bolted connections without welding and can be disassembled and reassembled as needed.
Auke Smit_The Art of Longing and Belonging Kolam as a Reflection of Women's C...Auke Smit
This thesis examines kolam, the traditional art of drawing geometric patterns outside homes in Tamil Nadu, India. The author conducted fieldwork, living with a family in Chennai and interviewing women. Kolam is more than aesthetic - it is meant to invite prosperity and ward off evil. By drawing kolam, women transform ordinary space into sacred space. The author uses kolam as a metaphor to understand how urban Indian women negotiate their identities to find belonging in a changing society. Their narratives illustrate the complex interplay between individual agency and existing social structures related to gender, caste, and class. The ephemeral nature of kolam represents the process of belonging rather than a fixed state.
This document discusses Indian art forms kolam and rangoli. It provides details about what they are, how they are made, the materials used, and their cultural significance. Specifically, it notes that rangoli and kolam are symmetrical designs painted on floors using rice powder or chalk to welcome people into homes and call prosperity. The document also includes instructions on how to design your own kolam or rangoli and encourages practicing this art form.
Este documento presenta los conceptos clave de la redacción de textos. Explica que la redacción efectiva requiere habilidades como el buen manejo del discurso, la excelente redacción, la comprensión del texto y la comunicación oral. Además, describe las etapas de la redacción de textos, incluyendo la planificación, redacción y revisión. Finalmente, define diferentes tipos de textos como narrativos, expositivos, argumentativos y académicos.
The document lists different kolam designs with varying numbers of dots and lines. Each design links to a website with instructions for creating the kolam pattern. The designs range from 4 dots and 4 lines to 17 dots in a single line. The document concludes by encouraging the reader to visit the linked website for more kolam design ideas.
KAGER energy efficient prefabricated houses of wood and glassDenis Nazvanov
KAGER - european company with headquarter in Ptuj,
Slovenia, manufacturer of energy efficient and
passive prefabricated buildings of glass and
wood. The company implements it`s projects in
Italy, Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, France,
Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan and Moldova.
The document discusses a vision for 2020 where construction methods will minimize on-site labor through increased prefabrication. Buildings may become more transportable, able to move or expand as needed. Sustainability and reuse of building materials will drive construction methods and materials.
This document summarizes a presentation by Raymond Wong on prefabricated construction systems used in Hong Kong. It describes how prefabrication has been used in public housing projects since the 1970s, with improvements over time such as introducing in-situ joined facades. It also discusses use of prefabrication in other building types like schools, government quarters, and special buildings. Recent developments show increasing use of prefabricated facades, walls, and structural elements in residential and commercial buildings. Future trends may include more modular and composite prefabricated elements for medium-rise buildings. Constraints include coordination challenges and limited work space in Hong Kong's dense urban environment.
Pre-Fabricated Steel Bridges for Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC)AISC/NSBA
This document discusses the use of prefabricated steel bridges and bridge elements for accelerated bridge construction. Over 800 bridges have used prefabricated bridge elements or systems in the last 3 years, with prefabricated steel bridge systems being most common historically. Examples of completed projects using prefabricated steel bridges, modules, and elements are presented, demonstrating how steel allows for faster construction times, reuse of existing foundations, and accommodation of complex geometries. The benefits of modular steel elements for accelerated bridge construction are outlined, including conventional fabrication, light weight, maximum span lengths, and prefabrication advantages.
Prefabricated structures involve assembling building components at a factory and transporting them to the construction site. Prefabrication allows for stringent quality control and consistency across repeated housing units. Though still emerging in India, prefabricated construction provides a faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional building methods.
The document discusses prefabricated structures and their advantages over traditional construction methods. It notes that prefabricated structures can be built faster, with higher quality, improved safety, and lower costs compared to traditional methods. However, it also outlines some common problems with relocatable prefabricated structures, such as issues with indoor environment quality, flooring, and appearance. The document advocates for future prefabricated structures that can accommodate different climates, architectural styles, and contexts while addressing these common problems.
The document discusses prefabricated construction techniques. Some key points:
- Prefabricated structures are built by assembling standardized components manufactured off-site. This allows for faster, more cost-effective construction.
- Common prefabrication systems include large panel systems using concrete walls and floors, frame systems using precast beams and columns, and slab-column systems with precast floors/walls.
- Prefabricated components provide benefits like controlled quality, weather-resistant construction, and minimized on-site work. Examples of prefabricated elements include concrete panels, beams, columns, and steel frames.
- Connection systems are required to join prefabricated elements together. Applications include industrial,
This document provides an overview of prefabricated modular structures. It discusses the introduction and features of prefabricated structures, comparing them to site-cast structures. It outlines the design concept, components, types of precast systems including large panel, frame, and lift-slab systems. It also discusses design considerations, equipment used, assembly process, scheduling, advantages including reduced costs and time, limitations, and concludes with examples of prefabricated hospital structures.
The Sekeping Serendah house in Rawang, Malaysia was designed by landscape architect Ng Seksan as a family weekend retreat located in a primary jungle. The 5.5 square meter cube structure is elevated above the ground on thin steel columns to minimize environmental impact. It uses locally sourced timber and is designed to passively cool the interior without damaging the surrounding forest landscape. The architects aimed to demonstrate an alternative to typical Malaysian construction methods that reduce environmental destruction.
A timber and straw home called Koeschi is hidden in a wooded valley in Cornwall, England. Koeschi was designed and built by Joshua Penk between 2009-2011 using materials from the site like timber and straw to be low impact. It takes advantage of solar gain and cooling from trees and a stream. The single-story home blends into the forest and uses few contractors to keep costs low at £81,800. Passive solar and a wood-burning stove provide adequate heat for the open-plan living area.
The Gropius House employed a modernist style using industrial materials like glass, iron and concrete. It combined traditional New England elements such as fieldstone foundations and brick chimneys with innovative materials like glass block and acoustical plaster. The design emphasized simplicity, functionality and economy through its use of standard catalog components and Bauhaus principles of form following function. Massing of the house took a simple rectangular cubic form under a flat roof to exemplify modernist ideals.
The architects were tasked with designing an office block for Pinewood Studios. They decided on a rotated design inspired by Jenga and Rubik's Cube, with each floor rotated at opposite 45 degree angles. Large windows were placed on the south and west sides, and cantilever balconies with rooftop gardens were added. Services like electrical, ventilation and plumbing were centered around the lift shaft to minimize space used by offices. The foundation design included deep concrete pilings to support the building through layers of soil and ensure stability.
[Asian Architecture] Vernacular as an Essence in Contemporary Design : A Stud...Patricia Kong
A report comparing the style of a vernacular architecture and modern architecture and how it is integrated in Ar. Choo Gim Wah's The Deck House to achieve the suitable thermal comfort.
This document provides details about a stunning home in Durack, Darwin built by Vantage Homes. The home leverages its lakeside location with a flowing design bringing the outside in. It features impeccable finishes like engineered stone, concealed power outlets, and large windows. The open plan and outdoor entertaining area maximize views of the lake. The home reflects Vantage Homes' commitment to quality craftsmanship and setting benchmarks for home building.
Passive solar design uses building orientation, materials, and design to maximize solar gain in winter and minimize it in summer without using mechanical and electrical devices. It has been practiced for thousands of years, as ancient Greek cities and American Indian cliff dwellings took advantage of natural ventilation and daylighting. Passive solar features include south-facing windows to admit winter sun, insulation and mass walls to retain heat, and shading to block summer sun. When combined with energy efficiency, passive solar can provide comfortable, low-cost heating and cooling.
The Fold House is a 420 square meter extension of a Victorian home in London that was seamlessly integrated into the existing building and garden. The extension features a single thin skin of cut and folded brass and floor-to-ceiling glass facades to maximize natural light. Sustainable materials and systems were used throughout, including stone cladding, recycled porcelain tiles, underfloor heating, energy efficient windows, and insulation made from recycled paper. Furnishings were also chosen based on sustainability, with recyclable and natural materials used.
Design Report CAD Visualisation and BIM MIMA3016-N.pdfShingiraiJoe
The document provides a design report for a proposed luxurious cottage house mini in Oslo, Norway for client Mr. Shingirai Joe. The architect was tasked with ensuring the design meets the client's needs and Norwegian building standards while providing a simplistic yet aesthetically pleasing modern design. The 142 square meter cottage takes inspiration from an American design and features two separate living and sleeping wings with plenty of natural light. Renderings and floor plans illustrate the exterior, interior, and site layout of the single-story cottage which will provide housing for 4 people upon completion.
The Smarter Small Home was designed to be affordable, sustainable, and livable. It caught the attention of developers and builders with its small design and use of efficient materials. Since its launch, several housing developments featuring Smarter Small Home designs have been planned around Australia, showing how the concept has inspired innovation among industry professionals seeking to address the need for affordable housing solutions.
This three-bedroom New York condominium was renovated by designer John Beckmann to showcase the owner's collection of contemporary artworks. Beckmann divided the 3,400 square foot space into intimate gathering areas and used proportioned furnishings in a muted grey and beige palette to provide the artwork with a flawless canvas. Colorful pops in furnishings like a yellow chair and orange cushions enlivened the space without distracting from the artworks, which include paintings, photographs and mirrors. The successful redesign achieved an unpretentious yet purposeful and artistic living space that highlights the artwork in each area.
11+ must see glass house architecture that will blow your mind SophiaJohnson29
Have you heard about the house that fully made from glass? Here are some of the best 11+ glass house architecture that you had never seen before. To know more visit http://bit.ly/35u8ru2
Thompson Building Group launched Thompson Sustainable Homes to offer small, affordable homes on the Sunshine Coast where lot sizes were shrinking. They built a display home called Bloom designed by Golden Beach Design to be 159 sqm, transportable, sustainable, and priced at $150,000. By using modern materials like James Hardie products, Bloom has a lighter footprint while maintaining an open, beach-inspired design suited to the Coast. They aim to sell 40+ homes annually both in estates and transportable to remote areas.
connection to habitat, sustainability in interior design, Architecture: The design strategies found in “Connection to Habitat” address sustainability through an architectural correlation with a regional definition of place.
The determination of a regional condition is geographic but broadly scaled, whether drawn from solar angles at a particular latitude, local meteorological conditions, or a specific architectural vernacular.
In each case, the habitat maintains a close relationship with its external environment by adapting to and learning from its locality.
The differences between various climactic and cultural contexts is not emphasized here so much as the variety of the methods attuned to regional conditions, since these residences are, in fact, all located in the northern and southern temperate zones.
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The document summarizes the construction of an eco-friendly bungalow in Kerala, India using recycled and waste materials. Key features include:
- Walls made of rammed earth and construction debris that were cleared from the site, providing structure and aesthetics while reducing costs and waste.
- Innovative reuse of materials throughout, like coconut shell ceiling tiles, electrical box covers on railings, and upcycled wood furniture.
- Passive cooling techniques like the filler slab roof and ample natural lighting, completing the house for just 27 lakhs rupees with low environmental impact.
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2. The Furniture
HouseThis incredible home is built on a
simple, easily accessible foundation:
furniture. Shigeru Ban, the building’s
architect, has a reputation for devising
simple, cost effective ways to allow
people from all walks of life to have
amazing homes.
The furniture house does this with
ultimate prefabricated material: simple,
4. The Eames' House
The household of the famous husband-
and-wife design couple Charles & Ray
Eames (of the well-known Eames chair)
was designed and built by them selves.
In the typical modern fashion, they made
use of what was most readily available,
pulling together a variety of prefabricated
components, such as entire spiral
staircases, to create a fascinating and
visually eclectic whole.
6. The Domino house
Although not particularly stunning in a
visual sense, the domino house was
significant because it sparked the entire
prefabricated house movement. The
simplicity of design meant that the
building could be replicated easily; two
levels connected by simple staircases.
The steel frame meant that no load
bearing walls obstructed the living
spaces, allowing the interiors to be laid
out however the owners desired.
8. Daylesford
LonghouseThis building is made from simple
materials with a minimal, severe
exterior that hides a complex and
beautiful interior.
A shining example of playing with the
idea prefabricated building materials.
10. The Muji Hut
Muji, the Japanese lifestyle brand, has
designed a series of personal huts that
they intend to sell to the mass market.
The huts are simple, small, and beautiful.
They're made of accessible,
environmentally friendly materials and they
aim at being an affordable way to build
a prefabricated getaway anywhere.
Muji has released a series of these huts
made in collaboration with a collection of
different architects.
12. The KODA
This house is made from factory-ready
components and required no footings to
be erected. This allows the owners to
pack up the home and move to a new
site in a single day.
The beauty of this home is the
efficiency of space; there's an upper floor
for sleeping, a living room, kitchen,
bathroom and shower. It also generates
electricity and makes use of natural light.
The open face is designed to open the
owners to the experience of their new
14. The Glass House
This home was built by an architect who
made it his permanent home. The glass
and steel are all basic factory
components, and the layout is incredibly
simple.
The surrounding trees and the off-the-
road positioning of the building make for
the privacy expected of a home. It may
be a challenge to live in something so
transparent and wall-less, but it's a
marvellous building that makes excellent
use of simplicity and existing materials.
15. The Glass House – Image 7.2
Visual of a prefabricated version of the glass house for the mass
market.
16. Prouve Cabin
This cabin was designed by the most
influential proponent of prefabricated
buildings. His experience as a labourer
dedicated him to building the most
effective and efficient solutions to real
problems. Prefabricating was his solution
to a booming, post-war population, and
increasingly mobile people.
Everything in this design aims to be
cheap, effective and accessible, making
good architect available to the masses.
18. Nine Steps
An excellent example of architects working with
prefabrication to match a building to its
surroundings.
This wonderfully balanced and modest house is
made from iconic Australian materials and is
surrounded by beautiful scenery.
20. The Micro House
The architect of this tiny home is known
for his towering skyscrapers in London
and across the world. But here, he has
turned to something smaller & simpler.
The entire building is prefabricated, rather
than only have prefabricated components.
It's a consumable commodity in the
same way as a bar of soap. If you can
live happily in such a small space, this
is the epitome of prefabrication.
22. Cantilever Home
This incredible construction takes the simplicity of
prefab (all the components can be bought at a
hardware store) and pushes it to the limit. This is
prefabrication with an edge, carefully balance on
cinderblock foundations, the building is all about
proving that daring buildings can still be
prefabricated buildings.
24. Sommernojen
HouseThis Swedish design is unique because
it's the only full-sized house that is
entirely prefabricated. It involves no on-
site construction - instead, it's deliver by
truck and then lowered onto foundations
at the site.
25. To find out how much it costs to design and build your own
prefabricated home, visit centralbuild.com.au and leave a quote.