Abstract

Abstract

This report 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 human-nature 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 human-nature interactions, and community planning and design model that bring members of the community together.

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