Digitally Fabricated Housing A production system for construction

Digitally Fabricated Housing A production system for construction with digital fabrication Prof. Larry Sass, Ph. D MIT/CBA Department of Architecture

Research in Design Computing • Automated Design Generating geometric descriptions a→c • Computable constraints Physical (Eastman) Structural Assembly Material Machine • Visual (Stiny) Form Spatial Ornamental Style a Functions – Measure, Cut & Assemble (Architects and Builders) c b

Traditional Home Delivery Systems Stick build Factory build • • • Low precision High variety Slow Production Each cut part is unique High cost

Digitally Fabricated Delivery Systems • • • High precision Fast fabrication High variety Low cost Safe construction

Project Data • One Room with Furniture • 114 Sheets of Plywood • 984 components • Approximate Cost $2, 500 • Translate design model into construction components and fabricate in one month

Start CNC Machine Material Stock 114 Sheets of Plywood Assembly with a rubber mallet only

Distribution – Fabrication

Digitally Reconstructing New Orleans Professor Larry Sass MIT

Problems with replacement housing Existing Replacement Technology Modular home – no ornamentation Desired Replacement FEMA Trailer – no ornamentation

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