A New Inclusive Housing Prototype

Abstract

A new model of sustainable housing has been designed, thanks to a research conducted with different kind of users. A ready-made wood residences prototype is proposed as a project able to guarantee a height home environment quality. The research aims to improve people daily Life related to multiple factors. A study has been conducted on materials quality to guarantee a safe environment and a high air quality and at the same time, also a research on colors and contrasts between the volumes. The structural elements are already built in the factory equipped of flexible interiors furniture (multiple layers): this technology permits an ergonomic use of the tables, the armchairs, the windows, handrails, kitchens and toilets [1]. Plugs and switches have a minimum range to be moved and adapted. The house project results anti-seismic, ergonomic and sustainable and it makes people interact inclusively with the outside landscape thanks to a movable windows system that allows to the different users of the house to change the windows height. The flexible structure is able to contrast the earthquake vibrations because of its flexible structure and at the same time the home environment becomes safe thanks to the integrated furniture. Guides for the wheelchair users are integrated in the ready-made panels and can be customized for the clients [2]. The prototype is also eco-friendly and detains all the requirements to be constructed in NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) [3]. It has to be pointed out that the interior walls panels and furniture are made of recycled materials, mixed with chipboards, to increase the project sustainability and to reduce the expenses. The economic factor has been considered as a fundamental element of the research and the already-made technology permit sustainable costs. Users Expert have been involved in the design process thru workshops and seminars organized to investigate needs and measures of people housing thanks to the collaboration of a consultant that works with public administrations to improve people home environment.