The Modulo: Bridging Community and Individuality in Multi-Family Housing

Modular construction, a method where building components are prefabricated off-site and then transported as completed modules, is generally employed to save time and cost in the building industry. Despite its default as a repetitive component, it holds potential to address both individuality and community engagement within multi-story housing. This thesis investigates modular design as a possibilty to develop better quality affordable housing in densely populated urban areas. The modular components are positioned with respect to privacy, individuality , and an encouragement of community interaction. By using precast components and CLT modules in this arrangement, this thesis aims to create private spaces that cater to residents' individual preferences and requirements while simultaneously establishing communal areas that facilitate social interaction and a sense of community.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Architecture

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Architecture

Department dc:contributor.department

Architecture

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Ilgen, Tugba

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Tomer, Sharone

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Bryon, Hilary
• Schnoedt, Heinrich

• Architecture
• Housing
• Modular Design
• Prefab Housing
• Multifamily Housing
• Individuality
• Community

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

vt_gsexam:38418

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/116280