Hybrid and modular residential complexes design
Session
Architecture and Spatial Planning
Description
Architects develop solutions through inspiration and information – human, social, natural, economic and technological. The architect is tasked with envisioning a new reality that addresses clear and unspoken needs, to create a set of solutions that fit this vision. The way of living and residing is undergoing different changes in the world and Kosovo is not an exception.
The hybrid complex design addresses the socialization of three generations. Hybrid buildings are designed to produce a mix between public and private activities that take place within them. The hybrid scheme proposes environments where different types of activities mix together, improving habitat conditions and revitalizing the surrounding areas.
This approach is tested through a case-study in an area in the city of Ferizaj, Kosovo. Greater focus in this design has been given to the elderly because it is the most sensitive category and has special needs. There is a nursing home in Ferizaj, but it does not meet the elderly requirements. The traditional aspect of the Albanian people lets us understand that there will always be coexistence of different generations in the family, but recently this tradition has started fading.
With this project, a solution has been given on how the life of the elderly can be developed and their integration into society by creating common spaces for their socialization with different generations, where a part of the Hybrid Complex has been allocated for collective housing. Additionally, this project will demonstrate how these will be connected to each other trying to create a common identity and physical character of the built structures. This is proposed to be achieved through modular design- prefab containers, that will tackle also the issue of lifecycle of buildings, having in mind the circular economy trends and the need for temporality and flexibility in construction.
Keywords:
hybrid complex, modular design, co-living, collective housing
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-50-5
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
29-10-2022 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2022 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2022.386
Recommended Citation
Deliu, Sadije; Miftari, Florian; and Koxha, Gresa, "Hybrid and modular residential complexes design" (2022). UBT International Conference. 395.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2022/all-events/395
Hybrid and modular residential complexes design
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Architects develop solutions through inspiration and information – human, social, natural, economic and technological. The architect is tasked with envisioning a new reality that addresses clear and unspoken needs, to create a set of solutions that fit this vision. The way of living and residing is undergoing different changes in the world and Kosovo is not an exception.
The hybrid complex design addresses the socialization of three generations. Hybrid buildings are designed to produce a mix between public and private activities that take place within them. The hybrid scheme proposes environments where different types of activities mix together, improving habitat conditions and revitalizing the surrounding areas.
This approach is tested through a case-study in an area in the city of Ferizaj, Kosovo. Greater focus in this design has been given to the elderly because it is the most sensitive category and has special needs. There is a nursing home in Ferizaj, but it does not meet the elderly requirements. The traditional aspect of the Albanian people lets us understand that there will always be coexistence of different generations in the family, but recently this tradition has started fading.
With this project, a solution has been given on how the life of the elderly can be developed and their integration into society by creating common spaces for their socialization with different generations, where a part of the Hybrid Complex has been allocated for collective housing. Additionally, this project will demonstrate how these will be connected to each other trying to create a common identity and physical character of the built structures. This is proposed to be achieved through modular design- prefab containers, that will tackle also the issue of lifecycle of buildings, having in mind the circular economy trends and the need for temporality and flexibility in construction.