MICRO COMMUNITY | MICRO HOUSING

University of Science, Malaysia (USM), School Of Housing, Building And Planning (HBP), Architecture Department. Minden, Penang

Project idea

A micro-community is a combination of different groups of homeless to form a small community. In a micro-community, the homeless don’t just get their own little yard and their own little room, but they also get a chance to feel a sense of family. designed a share common white space between units to connect the different homeless groups with doing something together, for example, a shared dining area, taking care of a shared green pocket and etc.

Project description

What is Micro Housing?
A micro apartment ideally consists of a sleeping space, a common sit-out space, a kitchenette, a bathroom and storage that is designed to camouflage with the space. Space saving furniture such as beds that can be lifted back into the wall, multifunctional furniture or extremely small or hidden appliances are key elements that support a micro apartment. There are times when residents may have complete access to a full kitchen, living room, housekeeping facilities and a garden.

The concept of micro-homes is catching on in major cities that are facing a serious space crunch. The notion here is to accommodate more units on a lesser floor space and at an affordable price point. Clustered developments such as these are found in dense core neighbourhood or next to a major transit route.

Technical information

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Industrialised Building System (IBS) 

The Industrialised Building System (IBS) is a technical way of describing the construction of a building by fitting together preconstructed parts made in a factory.

Large-scale, precision production of housing units and components helps reduce the total environmental burden of construction.
Speeds up development process, contributing to cost savings while also reducing wait time for new housing.
Reduced need for labour which frees up workers, allowing developers to undertake multiple constructions simultaneously.

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