The research will explore the use of precast concrete based on great size components, in order to dispel the stereotype that this construction method and material cannot contain qualitative factors such as flexibility and environmental sustainability. For many years the prefabricated construction method was considered to be of poor quality and had little appeal; this view is related primarily to cultural reticence and to the habit of seeing this technology as applicable only to industrial or commercial structures. Furthermore, the concrete is still considered negatively for the impact it generates during the production process. The intention is to develop a modular housing system, starting from new concrete off-site prefabricated modules. This construction method will be prepared for many possible connections for insertable components, technology and systems, able to ensure: endless configurations of interior spaces, easy future transformations, excellent energy performance and high thermal comfort. Users might be involved during the preliminary design stages selecting additional catalogue options in order to highlight their choices. Through the new possibilities of material composition, customization and assembly of prefabricated parts and through the use of parametric tools capable of monitoring performances, we can examine a number of industrial control processes, materials, construction costs and environmental sustainability, in order to support a research with measurable obtainable advantages.
CUSTOMIZED PREFABRICATION: A NEW EXPERIENCE OF LIVING
PIRRO, SIMONE;OTTONE, Maria Federica;BROWNLEE, TIMOTHY DANIEL
2016-01-01
Abstract
The research will explore the use of precast concrete based on great size components, in order to dispel the stereotype that this construction method and material cannot contain qualitative factors such as flexibility and environmental sustainability. For many years the prefabricated construction method was considered to be of poor quality and had little appeal; this view is related primarily to cultural reticence and to the habit of seeing this technology as applicable only to industrial or commercial structures. Furthermore, the concrete is still considered negatively for the impact it generates during the production process. The intention is to develop a modular housing system, starting from new concrete off-site prefabricated modules. This construction method will be prepared for many possible connections for insertable components, technology and systems, able to ensure: endless configurations of interior spaces, easy future transformations, excellent energy performance and high thermal comfort. Users might be involved during the preliminary design stages selecting additional catalogue options in order to highlight their choices. Through the new possibilities of material composition, customization and assembly of prefabricated parts and through the use of parametric tools capable of monitoring performances, we can examine a number of industrial control processes, materials, construction costs and environmental sustainability, in order to support a research with measurable obtainable advantages.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
