Add-is Housing
Design options for “do-it-yourself- part of the project, made by section perspective laser cut physical model, and Lego.
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Area of intervention
720.000 m²
Description
Entirely modelled in Revit, the final design project of the master program in Sustainability Design at Politecnico di Torino intricately explored the nexus between scarcity, creativity, and design. Amid contemporary discussions emphasizing resource availability and equitable distribution, this Project scrutinized the multifaceted challenges posed by scarcity, especially in regions like the Global South. By leveraging available resources to forge pragmatic solutions, the dynamic interplay between scarcity and creativity redefined constraints as opportunities ripe for design exploration.
Collaboratively orchestrated by Architectural Design, Architectural Technology, and Environmental Control Systems, the Project integrated diverse perspectives. It unfolded in distinct steps: selecting a theme and location, delving into building scale and detailing, and culminating in energy-conscious design. This holistic approach turned scarcity into a crucible for innovative design, casting it not as an obstacle but as a catalyst for resourceful, sustainable solutions.