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Residence A stands as a significant milestone in Luxembourg’s design landscape, notably raising consciousness about sustainability and environmental impact within a meticulously guarded zone.

Situated within the commune of Echternach, the house presents a façade that embodies a classic aesthetic, a deliberate concession to adhere to the stringent regulations of this historic city. However, its design ethos diverges significantly from traditional construction approaches.

Beyond navigating the confines of regulations, this project represents the culmination of extensive research aimed at materializing a zero-plastic, ecologically conscious design paradigm within a compact urban setting.

The edifice boasts custom-designed prefabricated wooden elements, the culmination of rigorous testing involving five distinct concepts in collaboration with experts across various domains. This collaborative effort birthed a wholly novel concept, featuring innovative elements meticulously tailored to optimize both energy efficiency and acoustic performance.

The achievement of energy efficiency and superior acoustics hinges on the selection of specific materials. Notably, the exterior walls integrate a dual-insulation system: wood fiber for interior insulation and quark for exterior insulation, with a revolutionary pressed texture interposed between them. This textured layer effectively mitigates external noise, elevating the acoustic standards of the structure.

In essence, this designed wall attains the performance benchmarks akin to a 50cm concrete wall while maintaining environmental integrity and occupying significantly less space.

Residence A stands tall as a multi-story edifice, fulfilling three primary functions: accommodating office spaces, commercial ventures, and residential units within its ambit.

Location:                Echternach, Luxembourg
Program:                Housing, apartments, private residence, house, commerce
Typology:               Multi-family house
Client:                    Private
Size:                       392,54 ㎡
Year:                      2021
Design Team:        ODA Architects
Status:                   Complete

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Microhome

Competition | 2024 | Worldwide

This project is designed to be implemented wherever necessary to provide prompt and aesthetically pleasing shelter for individuals displaced by natural disasters. In recent times, we have observed a significant increase in the number of natural catastrophes, which have forced thousands of people to leave their homes, as seen in countries such as Brazil, Pakistan, China, Germany, and Turkey.

These natural disasters are becoming increasingly ubiquitous due to dramatic climate changes, creating a new reality for many cities and regions. Addressing this issue is urgent, as we will encounter this problem more frequently in the future. Providing shelter and new communities for climate refugees is an imperative of our era, as we face an increasing number of global tragedies. Our proposal seeks to address this pressing issue by offering adaptable and scalable solutions tailored to the urgency and magnitude of each disaster. We propose the use of modular units, which can be easily constructed and transported to affected areas. These modular units have standard dimensions of 1.00x2.10 m with a height of 2.40 m and come in three types: Single Bed Unit, Kitchen Unit, and Sanitary Unit.

These units can be organized and attached to the main structure/ body and thus create various configurations such as squares, rectangles, triangles, or hexagons, depending on the needs and terrain configurations. The units are designed to be connected to a framed structure, allowing for flexibility in increasing the number of beds by adding additional Single Bed Units. This practical solution provides a framework for rapid response in diverse situations and can be easily adapted to the specific needs and materials of different geographic regions, such as wood, bamboo, rammed earth etc. To ensure sustainability and minimize waste, we propose that all materials used in the construction process be reusable natural materials or easily disposable. Each unit will include a wastewater treatment system that collects and filters wastewater using sustainable biological principles without the need for electricity. Once cleaned, this water can be reused for daily household purposes. Additionally, solar panels will be integrated into each unit to harness passive solar energy.

Reuse:

After the emergency response phase, families may either return to their homes or continue to reside in the temporary shelters until conditions permit their return. These units can then be repurposed for various activities and uses, such as tourism, affordable micro homes for students, commuters, and young couples. They can also be utilized to address homelessness and serve various other purposes. The flexibility and reusability of these modular units make them an ideal solution for a wide range of situations and activities.

Location

Worldwide, Globe

Typology

Microhome

Client

Buildner

Size ( Bruto )

20-25m²

Year

2024

Project Team

ODA Architects

Status

Competition

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