The twentieth century is over, prefabrication is no longer just a panel, modular construction is not just putting containers next to each other; but the twenty-first is just beginning: complete houses are rarely made on industrial production lines, the idea of 3D printed mass customization of flats is still a dream. However the direction of the change is projected. There is a clearly visible reduction in on-site work, more and more prefabricated reinforced concrete and steel structural elements are used, doors, windows, claddings and installations are mainly industrial products. The number of prefabricated houses is rising. However, most of them are built to the standards of residential function of the twentieth century and are often old fashioned and outdated.
The task is given: let's use prefabrication, modular design in a contemporary way! Let's look for solutions to the present and future housing issues, let's experiment! You can design a low rise high density development, or multi-apartment house, but a dormitory, co-housing, or other experimental community residence is also conceivable. Our secret goal is to learn from Vienna, whether it is about sustainability, social architecture or modern construction methods. We cooperate with the Department of Urban Planning and Design in the selection of development areas, and rely on our colleagues who have dealt with modular architecture with our industrial partners over the past year.
Click here to join our introductionary lecture on Thursday at 11:00 AM via Teams.
Application deadline: 08 January, Friday, 12:00 (noon)
source: Wood Housing Seestadt Aspern / Berger+Parkkinen Architekten + Querkraft Architects / archdaily.com
