Ephemeral: natural, flexible living

Gatóo, A., Ramage, M.H. and Bakker, R. 2024. Ephemeral: natural, flexible living. Earth and Environmental Science. 1402 012035. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1402/1/012035

TitleEphemeral: natural, flexible living
TypeJournal article
AuthorsGatóo, A., Ramage, M.H. and Bakker, R.
Abstract

This paper explores the feasibility of developing flexible engineered timber partitions using digital tools for adaptable and flexible housing. For the past decades, a shift in gender roles, an ageing population, new ways of forming families, globalisation and a population in constant motion, a rigid construction sector, and the way we design our cities are necessitating a change toward spaces that are adaptable to our changing needs. In order to address this need in part through flexible engineered timber partitions, extensive testing was undertaken to study the flexibility of timber through kerf patterns. These partitions folded through kerf hinges are modular, easy to fabricate, affordable, and can be placed anywhere within an apartment. Even more, as the partitions are considered a kit of parts designed to be disassembled, they can be reused in the future, promoting a circular economy. All the materials are natural. In the 21st century, with such technological advancements, the climate emergency, and citizens in constant motion, flexibility and customisation should be at the forefront of housing design.

Keywordsflexible housing
sustainable walls
engineered timber
flexible partitions
Article number012035
JournalEarth and Environmental Science
Journal citation1402
Year2024
PublisherIOP
Publisher's version
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access Level
Open (open metadata and files)
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1402/1/012035
Publication dates
Published2024

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