Project

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Collaborators: Luca Corrêa, Maria Isabela Araujo, Lucas Bernardes

Year: 2023

Category: Residential Architecture

Skills: Photoshop, Rhino, Illustrator, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Grasshopper, Lumion

Through the holistic lens of nature, climate change is a constant concept. It has caused more frequent and intense floods and inundations, as well as sea-level rise. Many countries around the world cyclically suffer these consequences, considering that most of their occupancy models are incompatible with the natural water cycle. In this context, the idea of a flood-resistant microhome redefines human habitation. Inspired by long-established natural mechanisms, it aims to shelter the most affected. Its' resilient form, defined by aerodynamics, is capable of withstanding natural cycles as a whole. It primarily operates with sunlight, wind power, and rainwater, while wastewater and organic waste are harnessed through methanogenesis for water heating and stove energy. The slightly twisted envelope is primarily based on 3D printing, using recycled plastic and a combination of flax fiber with recycled carbon fiber (rCF) to form hybrid composites with advantages in terms of mechanical properties, providing buoyancy and vibration damping. Therefore, it not only allows sustainable construction but also promotes recycling as a fruitful activity in modern society.

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