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ICON Initiative 99 Collective Parts
Can a software-approach to architecture revolutionize affordable housing?
We revolutionize 3D-printing with a software-based, participatory approach to architecture and planning.
Beta Realities' combination of user-friendly design software and a kit of parts approach to 3D printing presents a powerful technology platform - transforming the planning, production, and construction chain with a more participatory approach to affordable architecture and neighborhoods that focus on the needs of their users. Our integrated end-to-end process commences with the initial building design: By designing functional objects instead of preconfigured homes, intelligent building parts precede the actual building
Collective Parts
Project Region
Europe
Project Period
2022 - ongoing
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Team
Paul Clemens Bart, Marvin Bratke, Sven-Jacob Bauer, Mateo Fernandez, Felix Grauer, Anton Klyshnia
Status
Competition
Programme
Living, Foresight, Product Design
Client
Icon Technology Inc.
Size
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A software approach to 3D-printing architecture.
In three steps, we create affordable, user-focused buildings. Future homeowners select customizable building parts via software. AI-assisted planning optimizes layouts, reducing material waste. Finally, an integrated system controls the entire building lifecycle, sending fabrication data directly to 3D printers for automated on-site construction.
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Collective Neighborhoods.
We seek to construct residences catering to people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles while preserving our planet’s resources. The innovative and digitalized end-to-end processes of Collective Parts enable flexible neighborhood layouts to be created on-demand, within set timeframes and budgets.
Smart homes empowered by automation.
By digitally transforming the construction industry, starting from planning to in-situ production, our system delivers superior quality, healthier, sustainable, and affordable living experiences.
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Individually catered homes.
Our integrated end-to-end process commences with the initial building design: Collective Parts place the planning of beautiful homes directly into the hands of future residents, empowering community involvement and engagement.
Smart homes empowered by automation.
By digitally transforming the construction industry, starting from planning to in-situ production, our system delivers superior quality, healthier, sustainable, and affordable living experiences.
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Choose from a vast variety of options.
Users can plan, decide, and explore numerous design possibilities, validating and optimizing their choices.
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Vivid communities with a future-proof concept.
With the digital process chain we manage to deliver individually catered homes, that fit not only to single residents, but give diversity and interestingness to hole communities.
Individual configurations.
Offering a software approach to planning users have a variety of choices that come with the custom software. Fit-outs, rooves and interiors can be easily customized and visualized before construction.
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Affordable homes for everyone.
Our approach empowers multiple users to form urban aggregations collectively. The software generates fully engineered multi-family homes, complete with area schedules, floor plans, cost estimates, and embodied carbon calculations.
High quality, multi-functional interiors.
Our interiors are custom catered to each resident's needs. The homes feature a variety of offerings of intelligent multi-use furniture that efficiently uses the spaces.
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Affordability is key: Premium living for 99.000 $ or less.
The standard configuration offers affordable living with a premium factor. High-quality built-in furniture with flexible space layouts guarantee a new standard in social residencies.
Seasonal offerings and brand collaborations.
By creating service-oriented products, Collective Parts offer the potential for brand collaborations and new circular business models. The software can include seasonal offerings, continuous updates, and curated collections, unlocking unparalleled benefits for partners and future residents.
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Robotic construction.
Construction-scale 3D printing not only delivers higher-quality homes faster and more affordably, but fleets of printers can change the way that entire communities are built for the better.