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Low-Cost Modular Prototype Housing

The Industrialized Building System Prototype Can Be Configured

— March 15, 2023 — Art & Design
The Andes House works in collaboration with Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Architects on the new Industrialized Building System Prototype. It is a modular design that is able to be configured to create low-ost housing and is fabricated by Comolux in Santiago before it is created in Casablanca, Chile. It consists of a thick layer of recycled wood fiber with framed panels for support.

Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen speaks about the conceived concept to Dezeen, stating that "The prototype was conceived to give an answer to the urgent global dwelling crisis. We decided to build a house as a first prototype of the Building System but with these parts and pieces that work as a 'LEGO,' you can design and build any other typologies."

Image Credit: Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Architects, The Andes House
Trend Themes
1. Modular Prototype Housing - This trend offers opportunities for customizable, low-cost, and eco-friendly housing solutions, utilizing modular construction methods.
2. Industrialized Building Systems - This trend features the use of pre-fabrication, modular components, and digital manufacturing technologies to provide fast, scalable, and cost-effective building solutions.
3. Recycled Building Materials - This trend focuses on the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials, such as recycled wood fibers, in construction to reduce waste and carbon emissions.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - This industry can adopt modular prototype housing, industrialized building systems, and sustainable construction materials for efficient and sustainable building practices.
2. Real Estate - This industry can offer customizable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly housing solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable living spaces.
3. Manufacturing - This industry can explore digital manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing and CNC machining, to produce modular building components with precision and efficiency.
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