Infinite3 is a project that investigates solutions to the housing problem in Toronto. Based on three main design drivers: circular materials, participatory design, and Design for Disassembly techniques, we create an infinite number of customized living units.
Infinite³
Academic {IAAC} | Group project {Thesis}
Concept development | Research | Module design | Connections |
Grasshopper scripting | Apartment configurator
The proposed solution is an easily scalable construction system. Mass timber elements create a structural grid that can house various housing types. A system of interlocking panels, made from repurposed byproducts of the timber industry, is used for the partitions of the houses. This allows for easy reconfiguration, change of use, and expansion of the housing units.
Using a computational algorithm, developed using Grasshopper, the inhabitants are given access to a participatory design interface, allowing them to design their spaces.
Despite being affordable, the end result offers the inhabitants the ability to design unique, visually appealing, and eco-friendly apartments. By involving people digitally and physically, we bring more awareness to understanding the circular design approach.