MEGA-MICRO
This project proposes that a series of small prefabricated buildings be installed throughout the laneways of Vancouver. In general terms they comply with the aspirations of the City's Ecodensity Charter and zoning regulations, however there is one crucial difference. While conventional development is restricted to one legal address, this proposal suggests that a much richer environment could be created if buildings be allowed to straddle two adjacent lots, thus avoiding the conventional corridors of building and setback. The use of the buildings themselves would be determined by the occupants, and would presumably change as the needs of the people change over time.
A Note On Sustainability
At this scale of development, sustainabilty is a no brainer. These buildings are small, and thus easy to heat efficiently. By being prefabricated in controlled conditions, a tight and efficient building envelope can be achieved. The roofs have been designed for daylight independence, so that skylights and clerestory windows illuminate all the spaces, even during the darkest overcast days. Louvers at the top of the clerestorys draw out heat using the stack effect, and rainwater is collected in the roof valleys. Living and working in the same neighbourhood improves qulity of life and reduces our dependence on cars. Most importantly the courtyard spaces foster community and encourage people to know their neighbours. Material and equipment specifications can improve perfomance futher. Finally, when the pace of development overtakes these neighbourhoods in the future, the infill buildings can simply be put back on the truck and shipped elsewhere, without burdening the land with the cost of a building that would otherwise be worthless.
(From competitor's text)
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