THE GREEN CRADLE PROJECT This project is submitted for Project Shea for a design competition of a robust prototype for future sustainable dwellings and communities at a reference site in Jurong Eco Garden, Jurong, Singapore. Background study of the project nature and Subject Site provides the foundation of formulating the vision, design principles and implementation mechanism of the design proposal. With due considerations international call for adopting green living and community design for strengthening relationships among members of the communities, design proposal “The Green Cradle” was formulated with the aim to foster humannature symbiosis, community bonding and identity building, as well as sustainability in the way of living of people in future. “The Green Cradle” consists of 3 houses consisting connected circular spaces with the aim to create an organic form of dwelling delivering residents a nature-like experience. The 3 designs provide differing space allocations and interior designs to encourage a mix of households to live with the nature, interact with their neighbors and contribute to promote sustainable lifestyle. Apart from comprehensive hardware that generates renewable energy, makes efficient use of household waste and water resources, and allow eco-friendly farming and landscaping features that enhance the living environment, software including the provision of semi-public-open-space for holding various social and community activities can also promote healthy living with strengthened community bonding and identity. It is envisioned that “The Green Cradle” will be the incubator for sustainable urban living with the adoption of advanced green technology, innovative dwelling design that fosters humannature interactions, and community planning and design model that bring members of the community together.
PROJECT VISION “The Green Cradle” is intended to reimagine sustainable shelters to the next level. Bringing together cutting-edge hybrid renewable energy technologies, rainwater harvesting, greywater and waste recycling systems, as well as human scale design; “The Green Cradle” delivers one-of-a-kind sustainable community and lifestyle to its inhabitants.
DESIGN CONCEPTS
OUR TEAM
MEMBERS
Sustainability stems as an integral value of THE ACE STUDIO’s philosophy. We are intrigued by the delicate relationship between the natural environment and human activities, as well as how sustainable urban design can bring better city experience to urban dwellers.
KAN Sze Nok Sharon
KWONG Yuk Chun Amy
KWONG Yuk Shan Anna
YEUNG Sin Yee Tiffany
Master of Science in Urban Planning, The University of Hong Kong
Master of Science in Urban Planning, The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Architectural Design, Monash University
Master of Science in Urban Planning, The University of Hong Kong
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES - ENERGY & WATER SOLAR AND RAINDROP ENERGY HARVESTING & RAINWATER HARVESTING
WATER RECYCLING
RENEWABLE RESOURCES Solar Power
HOUSEHOLD SELF-SUSTAIN ENERGY SYSTEM
CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) CONVERTED INTO METHANOL (CH3OH)
Wind Energy
Rainwater Harvesting
Carbon Fixation Technology
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES - GREEN WALL & MATERIALS BIOPHILIC CONSIDERATIONS Aesthetic Landscaping and Food Consumption
CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS
SUGGESTED LANDSCAPING SPECIES
SUGGESTED EDIBLE SPECIES
CLIMATE AND WEATHER IN SINGAPORE Tropical Climate with abundant rainfall, high and uniform temperature
VISUAL CONNECTION WITH NATURE Naturally Occurring:
- Vegetation, including food bearing plants - Animals, insects
FAVORABLE TEMPERATURE FOR TROPICAL PLANTS THERMAL & AIRFLOW VARIABILITY
Singapore Temperature Day: 31-33oC Night: 23-25oC Difference: 8-10oC
Naturally Occurring:
- Thermal comfort (i.e. Solar heat gain & natural cooling) -Vegetation with seasonal densification
CONNECTION WITH NATURAL SYSTEMS Naturally Occurring:
SUFFICIENT RAINFALL AND LESS EVAPORATION
- Hydrology (precipitation, surface water flows and resources; flooding, drought; seasonal arroyos) - Animal behaviors (predation, feeding, foraging, mating, habitation) - Pollination, growth, aging and decomposition (insects, flowering, plants)
Singapore Rainfall and Humidity Days with heavy rainfall: 167 Humidity : 60-90% Mean annual rainfall : 2165.9mm
BIOPHILIC GREEN WALL SYSTEM SUGGESTED SYSTEMS FOR VERTICAL LIVING WALL
ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS DESIGN PURPOSES
TYPES OF RECYCLABLE DOMESTIC WASTE
RECYCLED PLASTIC
Living Wall for Aesthetic Landscaping: Cassette System LEGO-like recycled plastic bricks which are easy to assemble
HOUSEHOLD EDIBLE LIVING WALL (Loowatt’s waterless toilet)
Human waste
Food waste
(Zera Food Recycler)
Image Source: https://inhabitat.com/lego-like-building-blocks-of-recycled-plastic-allow-colombians-to-build-their-own-homes/
Wasted plastic as the aggregate in cement
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Living Wall for Food Consumption: Planter System Image Source: 1. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiZiLapsozmAhVTc3AKHdfNDxwQjRx6BAgBEAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.engineersjournal.ie%2F2019%2F04%2F23%2Frecycling-plastic-waste-in-cement-composites-an-analysis%2F&psig=AOvVaw0Rn8AfJ9r0-WyeA0uY5OJb&ust=1575012873612041 2. https://inhabitat.com/plastic-concrete-repurposes-landfill-waste-into-building-bricks/
RECYCLED PAPER FIBER Cellulose Insulation which made of 80 to 85% recycled newsprint and is resistance to fire
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MODULAR DESIGN CONCEPT - ASSEMBLE & HOUSES ASSEMBLE
HOUSE 1
SINGULAR UNIT
1/F: PRIVATE LIVING SPACE
G/F: EATING AND SELLING PLACE
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ONE FAMILY
HOUSE 1
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SIZE
Household Size
Washroom
5.3 m²
Bedroom
9.1 m²
Kitchen
12.6 m²
SINGLE FLOOR
41.4 m²
TOTAL
82.8 m²
HOUSE 2 1/F: CO-LIVING SPACE
G/F: INDOOR COMMUNITY SPACE
Bedroom
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HOUSE 2
FOUR INDIVIDUALS Household Size
Shared Facilities
SIZE
Bathroom Kitchen Living Space
Bathroom
Washroom
5.3 m²
Bedroom
9.1 m²
Kitchen
22.9 m²
SINGLE FLOOR
69.9 m²
TOTAL
139.8 m²
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HOUSE 3 1/F: PRIVATE LIVING SPACE
G/F: FLEXIBLE ACTIVITIES SPACE
COMBINED UNIT
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HOUSE 3 SIZE Washroom
5.3 m²
Bedroom
9.1 m²
Kitchen
38.3 m²
SINGLE FLOOR
57.1 m²
TOTAL
114.2 m²
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