Out House
Overview
The Out House concept was developed to address NYC’s water usage challenges through innovative micro-residential spaces. The design featured adaptable units with separate water facilities, enhancing public access and offering a prototype for future water-saving initiatives and high-density living solutions.
Categories
Design for Adaptability
Parametric Design
Architecture
Modular Design
Date
2015
Client
CUNY City College
Problem
Statement
The goal was to reduce urban water consumption while improving access to essential services. The key challenge was integrating new systems into dense infrastructure and overcoming resistance to behavioral change.
Process
I studied historical models of communal bathhouses and analyzed present water use patterns to inform design. From these insights, I developed modular typologies for water stations and residential units, testing prototypes for adaptability and ease of installation. Iterations emphasized scalability and flexibility across different urban contexts.
Solution
The design featured modular facilities for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry, attachable to both new and existing buildings. Access was enabled via Metrocard or credit card, making the system intuitive and widely usable. Distinctive visual design marked the facilities as public infrastructure while reinforcing their civic function.
Results &
Impact
Out House provided a speculative yet practical model for reducing water use in dense urban areas. It demonstrated how shared public amenities can drive sustainability and inspired new ways to think about resource use in future city planning.
Out House
Overview
The Out House concept was developed to address NYC’s water usage challenges through innovative micro-residential spaces. The design featured adaptable units with separate water facilities, enhancing public access and offering a prototype for future water-saving initiatives and high-density living solutions.
Categories
Design for Adaptability
Parametric Design
Architecture
Modular Design
Date
2015
Client
CUNY City College
Problem
Statement
The goal was to reduce urban water consumption while improving access to essential services. The key challenge was integrating new systems into dense infrastructure and overcoming resistance to behavioral change.
Process
I studied historical models of communal bathhouses and analyzed present water use patterns to inform design. From these insights, I developed modular typologies for water stations and residential units, testing prototypes for adaptability and ease of installation. Iterations emphasized scalability and flexibility across different urban contexts.
Solution
The design featured modular facilities for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry, attachable to both new and existing buildings. Access was enabled via Metrocard or credit card, making the system intuitive and widely usable. Distinctive visual design marked the facilities as public infrastructure while reinforcing their civic function.
Results &
Impact
Out House provided a speculative yet practical model for reducing water use in dense urban areas. It demonstrated how shared public amenities can drive sustainability and inspired new ways to think about resource use in future city planning.
Out House
Overview
The Out House concept was developed to address NYC’s water usage challenges through innovative micro-residential spaces. The design featured adaptable units with separate water facilities, enhancing public access and offering a prototype for future water-saving initiatives and high-density living solutions.
Categories
Design for Adaptability
Parametric Design
Architecture
Modular Design
Date
2015
Client
CUNY City College
Problem
Statement
The goal was to reduce urban water consumption while improving access to essential services. The key challenge was integrating new systems into dense infrastructure and overcoming resistance to behavioral change.
Process
I studied historical models of communal bathhouses and analyzed present water use patterns to inform design. From these insights, I developed modular typologies for water stations and residential units, testing prototypes for adaptability and ease of installation. Iterations emphasized scalability and flexibility across different urban contexts.
Solution
The design featured modular facilities for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry, attachable to both new and existing buildings. Access was enabled via Metrocard or credit card, making the system intuitive and widely usable. Distinctive visual design marked the facilities as public infrastructure while reinforcing their civic function.
Results &
Impact
Out House provided a speculative yet practical model for reducing water use in dense urban areas. It demonstrated how shared public amenities can drive sustainability and inspired new ways to think about resource use in future city planning.
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