Teke Architects Office

The Modular Unit (MU50)

The Modular Unit (MU50)

The Modular Unit (MU50)

Teke Architects Office

PHOTOS
Altkat Architectural Photography

STATUS
Built

SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Turkey

TYPE
Residential › Private House

The Modular Unit is a small-scale, off-grid structure, designed to be recyclable, to allow a wide range of building uses and reduce environmental impact maximizing its site flexibility.

The Modular Unit (MU50)
The Modular Unit (MU50)

A single module consists of two timber frames and the enclosure between them which were prefabricated and then easily mounted on-site reducing the installation time.

While its interior core consists of a prefabricated service pod. The exterior decks, protected at different times of the day by timber shades, offer a variety of micro-climatic outdoor experiences generated by the sun and wind conditions.

The Modular Unit (MU50)
The Modular Unit (MU50)

The roof cover was developed as a multi-layered passive climatic control surface: while the thermal insulation and waterproofed panel finish above the laminated wood roof structure provides the function of a conventional system; copper surface mounted above the actual roof surface provide an efficient passive control and reduction of heat gain, by creating continuous air movement and shading above the unit.

The unit incorporates technologies that reduce its environmental impact. An open plan allows natural lighting and cross ventilation.

The Modular Unit (MU50)
The Modular Unit (MU50)

The transparent surfaces receive maximum daylight into the interior spaces minimizing the necessity for artificial lighting.

The high-pitched gable roof houses the photo-voltaic panels to produce electricity and solar panels to heat water.

The Modular Unit (MU50)
The Modular Unit (MU50)

Ground source heat pump and underfloor heating constitute an efficient system that makes use of minimal energy. The floor of the unit is raised above the ground, which allows air circulation below its surface. Building orientation, custom made double-pane glazing, and piston-operated pine sunshades all protect the interior from direct sunlight.

As more structural frames are added, the building becomes larger, subdivided by one or more service pods. Thus, a simple act of repeating and combining a small number of relatively simple building elements can produce a wide variety of spaces fit for different uses.

Teke Architects Office
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