Habitation Unit

To deliver a 1:1 scale prototype of the habitation unit based on the approaches stated above. The intent of the project is to design, produce and physically install a habitation unit of circa 200 sq.ft at the CEPT campus which is designed with DFM (Design for manufacturing), DFE (Design for the environment) and DFD (Design for Disassembly) as the core concept along with net zero and off-grid consideration. The latter is through exploring the use of solar PV and the right orientation of the roof surface. This project will be cantered around the optimum utilization of resources including sensitivity to operational and embodied carbon being measured and accounted for in the design and construction process. Timber is the core material given its low carbon impact along with other supplementary materials like high-performance fenestration systems to make the space functional. The project explores new paradigms in how the building can be conceived as a highly optimized product that is manufactured with the full understanding of the material being upcycled by end-of-life considerations, reducing construction waste and creating a more responsible material ecosystem.