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AIRS

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Research Cluster RC10

The average household in the city of London is projected to grow by 7-10% in the year 2028 (Office of National Statistics), which entails each household would have a larger space requirement. This along with the lack of land to meet the housing requirements in the city (National Planning Policy Framework), forms the basis of research for AIRS. The project proposes to create Add-Ons to existing residential units and activate multiple airspace strategies - roof-top, over rail etc to counter this dual challenge; it seeks to drive this development through the data gathering of end-user requirement, made possible by a participation platform which builds on technologies in the gaming and automobile industries. In addition, the project explores the synergies of sustainably sourced digital timber with contemporary computational form-finding, design for manufacture (DfMa) and industrialised construction technologies to create structurally efficient and fast to build parametric architectural components. AIRS showcases the deployment of these modular-bespoke kit of parts through a prototypical timeline-based scenario to create a sustainable housing development to increase density whilst seeking to activate the roofscapes of the chosen site to promote enhanced community interactions and wellbeing.

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Section 01 Project Overview and Concept

Project Overview

AIRS revolves around six core keywords, they are platform, massing, space plan, architectural geometry, kit of parts and fabrication.

Airspace Adaptation

Project Proposal

The project proposes to create Add-Ons to existing residential units and activate multiple airspace strategies.

Timeline Development

Air spaces propose a prototypical timeline-based scenario to create sustainable housing to increase density whilst seeking to activate the roofscapes of the chosen site to promote community interactions and wellbeing.

Section 02

Stakeholder Participation

Community Interface

All add-ons are in the existing housing cluster.

Types of Space Plan

Variations of space plans are generated, which is completely user driven and enables customisation and adaptation.

Housing and Community

Based on the feedback of existing residents, the project aims to create a community between existing and new residents, increase community interactions and promote communal activities.

Participation Process

Platform: Customisation Process

Section 03

Architectural Design

Bespoke Options

Housing units: Flexibility

The chassis holds the main functions in the middle. The add-ons can be customised according to the context and user behaviour. Participation gives a changeable outlook by using the kit of parts.

3DGS Simulation

3DGS Column and Façade Adaptation

The variations can make them more suitable, and specific for corner, double height and triple height space. To cope with the 3DGS structures, there is also adaptation in the façade wall and windows.

3DGS Structure Adaptation

As a global design language, this Airs kit can be used in other complex airspace types, such as building gaps and terrain. It shows the adaptation features of these components in various types of airspace.

Section 04 Digital Fabrication and Prototype

Robotic Bandsaw Cutting Simulation

For the bespoke curved façade element, the surfaces are all ruled. In this case, it can be fabricated by robotic bandsaw cutting, which is more efficient and low-cost than the traditional approach.