No Footprint House 주거용 프로토 타입 by Oliver Schutte is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 은상 in 지속 가능한 제품, 프로젝트 및 그린 디자인 Competition Category.
은지속 가능한 제품· 2020
No Footprint House 주거용 프로토 타입
Client: A-01 (A Company / A Foundation)
A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 지속 가능한 제품 Category
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About No Footprint House 주거용 프로토 타입
NFH는 조립식 주거 유형의 더 큰 도구 상자를 기반으로 연속 생산을 위해 개발되었습니다. 첫 번째 프로토 타입은 코스타리카 남서쪽에있는 네덜란드 가족을 위해 제작되었습니다. 그들은 철골 구조와 소나무 마감재로 마감 된 2 베드룸 구성을 선택하여 트럭 한대로 목표 위치로 배송되었습니다. 건물은 조립, 유지 보수 및 사용과 관련된 물류 효율성을 최적화하기 위해 중앙 서비스 코어를 중심으로 설계되었습니다. 이 프로젝트는 경제적, 환경 적, 사회적, 공간적 성과 측면에서 완전한 지속 가능성을 추구합니다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 은상
No Footprint House 주거용 프로토 타입, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. No Footprint House 주거용 프로토 타입, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. No Footprint House 주거용 프로토 타입, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The prototype of the No Footprint House is located along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Placed in a humid tropical climate, the building design responds to its surrounding habitat by passive climate control through natural ventilation and solar shading. The inclined facade panels can be opened or closed individually in order to regulate views and exposure, augment or reduce air flows, create privacy and security. They convert interior to exterior spaces and play with the dynamic among nature and the built environment, one of the key features of tropical architecture.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The built prototype is based on a structural grid size of 12x9 meters, which are broken down into prefabricated units of 3x3 meters each. The central service core measures 6x3 meters, containing 2 bathrooms and all technical equipment of the house. With cantilevering and double-height floor areas, the building totals 150 square meters for two bedrooms, kitchen, dining, living and terrace areas. It is designed as a spacious residence for one family. Alternative pre-designed typologies for individuals and small families are available. Individual layouts can be configured and produced upon demand.
- Tags
- Climate Action, Climate Change, Net Zero, New Urban Agenda, New Rural Agenda, Sustainable Construction, Tropical Modernism, Well Being
- Production Technology
- The project is based on a prefabricated component design system. A first prototype was built with a structural steel frame and pine wood finishes. It was prefabricated in the Central Valley of Costa Rica and delivered to its target-site on one single truck. We are currently developing additional structural systems in order to amplify the configuration options for our clients and to continue improving the project performance. One of these alternative systems is based on laminated and solid teak wood components, which will be produced and processed in Costa Rica. The different product lines will become available as of 2021.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge is to systematize the existing building components that are available on the local construction market. These components are then augmented with imported and self-made solutions to resolve crucial design issues. In the case of the prototype, this was specifically relevant with regards to the inclined bi-fold doors in order to achieve the characteristic and interactive "wrap" or "skin" of the building. Further challenges were related to the water and energy management system of the project, as well as the prefabrication logistics and on-site delivery.
- Research
- The NFH has a dual agenda: on the one hand, we investigate how to lower the environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions of construction for new and existing buildings. On the other hand, we develop and offer a commercial product in different configurations. The correlation of these parallel dynamics is key for the success of the overall project. Our research was presented on international platforms such as the 2019 UN climate conferences in Spain and Costa Rica. At the same time, we launched the documentation of the first built prototype, which we are continuously improving for serial production.
- Inspiration
- The No Footprint House, or simply NFH, has numerous inspirations. It is largely rooted in the work of professionals who were looking for combined solutions in architecture and engineering, further paired with a broader world view towards sustainable development. For example, the Dymaxion House by Buckminster Fuller was a crucial influence for us, as well as the groundbreaking work of Jean Prouve in terms of his prefabricated systemic designs for different climates, such as the Maison Tropicale. Further inspiration was found in the contemporary automotive industry.
- Project Duration
- The NFH is an ongoing project. The prototype in Costa Rica was designed and developed in 2017. It was brought to and tested on site in 2018, documented and communicated in 2019. Since then, we have been working on additional component designs and material solutions to enrich the NFH toolbox and to create solutions for a broad customer segment. With further improvements to the building and operational logistics, we expect to become carbon-neutral by 2021. As of 2022, we intend to extend the production in order to export to other countries while continuing to deliver for the home market in Costa Rica.
- Operation Flow
- In its initial phase, the NFH comes in three different sizes that can be auto-configured with regards to the internal distribution and connections, material finishes and desired level of services: from tiny to mid-size and family home. Tailor-made typologies can be offered, including self-sufficient solutions for off-grid locations. The selection of all elements and materials from our catalog of prefabricated components is based on a thorough investigation regarding their origin, processing, cost and environmental footprint. They can be chosen according to the site-specific requirements and client needs.
- Patents
- All rights reserved: A-01 (A Company / A Foundation)
- Team Members
- Lead architect: Oliver Schütte / A-01
Design team: José Pablo González / A-01
Misael Rodríguez / A-01
Ronald Carvajal Soto / A-01
Mauricio Rodríguez / A-01
Market research: Marije van Lidth de Jeude / A-01
Structural and electro-mechanical engineering: Rafael Cañas / Ingeniería Cañas
Life cycle assesment: Pablo Mora / Consost
Construction: Hernán Mora / SLO Studiolocal
Collaborator: Luuc van Wezel / Villas Gaia - Image Credits
- Photography: Fernando Alda
Video: Manduca Audiovisual
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