Texas Grow HomeDesign Competition

2007-2008

Texas Society of Architects

Housing Texas

Texas Low Income Housing Information

Service

Covenant Community

Capital

CHASE Bank

Texas Department of Housing &

Community Affairs

Temporary housing for hurricane victims is typically in the form of a FEMA trailer.

What if there was a better option?

Competition Goals:• Permanent/Affordable housing capable of rapid development.

• Modular fabrication

• 2 bedroom, core module and 1 bedroom/bath addition

• $ 54,000 and $23,000 budget

• variety, compatibility

Concept:• Preassembled central core module

• Integrated MEP systems

• Portal: Private/Public Indoor/Outdoor

• Connector to addition

• Modular construction/Erection

Components:• Structural Insulated Panels (SIP)

• Core prefabricated and fully integrated

• Cementitious Siding

• Metal Roof

Study Of Modular Layouts

Study Of Programmatic

Layouts

Floor Plan

Floor Plan With Addition

Rendered Side Elevation

Rendered Front Elevation

Side Elevation

Front Elevation

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Longitudinal Section

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Transversal Section

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Unassembled Home Being Transported

Exploded Axonometric Of Delivered Modules

perspective

Perspective With Addition

Wind, Water Flow, And Energy Diagram

Model Photos

Model Photos

Full entry poster image