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[097] Study on Flexible Design Methodology of Micro-Housing under Multi-Dimensional Design System: Analysis of Three Mini-type Residences in Kunming, China
Keywords:micro-housing; demand heterogeneity; universal adaptability; multi-dimensional design system; flexible design strategies analysis
Housing is the basic infrastructure of an urban system, and resilient construction is of great significance to achieve resilient cities. Environmental sustainability is dependent on sustainable housing construction. Housing problem has always been a long-term rigid challenge accompanying urban development. With the growth of the urban population and available land dwindling, mass production of traditional large-size houses is impractical. Development initiatives cannot be considered on an incremental basis, thus housing construction from the perspective of reducing resource consumption and environmental costs becomes crucial.
Besides, the growth of single-person households, delayed marriages, and co-living, accompanied by a fundamental change in living preferences make a significant impact on housing choices. In line with these driving factors, there is a growing demand for more flexible housing options. This study suggests that “micro-housing,” characterized as highly efficient, compact, innovative, and flexible, can provide the potential to promote sustainable housing supply for enhancing urban resilience.
Accordingly, this study explores the flexible design methodology of micro-housing that can meet various resident expectations for uniqueness, while providing suitable living quality. The study adopts a range of research methods, including analysis of previous literature, practical surveys, and a simulation design. A sample consisting of three representative mini-type residential units in Kunming, China, is selected for practical survey to assess the existing living situations and residents’ demand preferences, and acceptable standards for micro-housing. The survey implies that the resident groups of micro-housing can vary, demonstrating demand heterogeneity for essential, preferable, and alternative spaces—that is, design patterns should not be fixed and generalized. Therefore, in the simulation design phase, the study establishes a multi-dimensional design system (including plane, spatial, and geometric) to discuss more comprehensive and refined design strategies for micro-housing which can provide a fast, adaptable, and ecological response to diverse resident groups and their changing demands. It is expected that the set of presented systematic flexible design methodology of micro-housing can provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions for urban resilience.
Besides, the growth of single-person households, delayed marriages, and co-living, accompanied by a fundamental change in living preferences make a significant impact on housing choices. In line with these driving factors, there is a growing demand for more flexible housing options. This study suggests that “micro-housing,” characterized as highly efficient, compact, innovative, and flexible, can provide the potential to promote sustainable housing supply for enhancing urban resilience.
Accordingly, this study explores the flexible design methodology of micro-housing that can meet various resident expectations for uniqueness, while providing suitable living quality. The study adopts a range of research methods, including analysis of previous literature, practical surveys, and a simulation design. A sample consisting of three representative mini-type residential units in Kunming, China, is selected for practical survey to assess the existing living situations and residents’ demand preferences, and acceptable standards for micro-housing. The survey implies that the resident groups of micro-housing can vary, demonstrating demand heterogeneity for essential, preferable, and alternative spaces—that is, design patterns should not be fixed and generalized. Therefore, in the simulation design phase, the study establishes a multi-dimensional design system (including plane, spatial, and geometric) to discuss more comprehensive and refined design strategies for micro-housing which can provide a fast, adaptable, and ecological response to diverse resident groups and their changing demands. It is expected that the set of presented systematic flexible design methodology of micro-housing can provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions for urban resilience.