New York City-based design studio PJCArchitecture taps Make Estudio, which is its design-build branch in Ecuador to complete a micro-home located in Napoles. It is made up of two brick forms that are connected together by a glass bridge -- this is dependent on passive heating and cooling properties. The studio sourced materials including brick, concrete, glass, and steel as the primary construction items.
The lead architect of the project Nandar Godoy-Dinneen speaks about the design, stating "The design is based not only on the client's needs but on her desire to embrace the local environment, culture, and vernacular. It was also heavily shaped by the availability of construction materials and by working within the local traditions."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Connected Micro-homes
- Developing micro-homes that are built in sections and connected by a bridge offers a new way to design urban living space.
- Passive Heating and Cooling Properties
- Incorporating passive heating and cooling properties into the design of a structure can help reduce energy consumption and lower utility costs.
- Local and Traditional Materials
- Using locally sourced materials and traditional building methods can help create unique and sustainable structures that blend in with the surrounding environment.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- Design firms can explore the use of alternative building materials and modular designs to create sustainable, customizable micro-homes in urban environments.
- Construction
- Construction companies can capitalize on the demand for sustainable and customizable micro-homes by developing construction methods and sourcing materials that are eco-friendly and easily adaptable.
- Real Estate and Property Development
- Real estate firms can explore the potential of micro-homes as affordable and eco-friendly options for urban living, and invest in projects that incorporate local building materials and design elements.
