Housing adaptability

Debate of current context

Authors

  • Sabine De Paris Faculdade de Arquitectura. Universidade Do Porto.
  • Carlos Nuno Lacerda Lopes Faculdade de Arquitectura. Universidade Do Porto.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14409/ar.v10i17.8791

Keywords:

adaptability, construction, flexibility, habitat, technology

Abstract

The Possibility of changing the activities and functions of housing spaces, as well as rearrange the layout, enables the dwell to move along with its user, transforming to suit different purposes. The implementation of simple and planned strategies, during the design phase, achieve a significant adaptability, reducing operating costs. The purpose of this research is to report the current context of housing adaptability, understanding how the theme is being treated in the scientific environment. We seek to understand if recent technologies and ways of living bring a new reflection on adaptability. To this end, were surveyed peer-reviewed international scientific publications from the 21st century in English language. Papers are divided according to the main topic, in order to cross-refer pertinent data and create a meaningful discussion contemporary. We note there is no consensus on the concept of adaptability, as well as a lack of advantages and disadvantages knowledge on design strategies. Among them are the costs, technologies, and social aspects, which represents a barrier to propagate adaptability. Therefore, conciliate construction professionals and their communication with clients is essential to disseminate adaptability.

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Author Biographies

Sabine De Paris, Faculdade de Arquitectura. Universidade Do Porto.

Arquiteta e Urbanista, Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade Do Porto (FAUP), graduada pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) e doutoranda na Universidade do Porto, realiza pesquisa na área de adaptabilidade na habitação no Centro de Inovação em Arquitectura e Modos de Habitar (CIAMH) da FAUP.

Carlos Nuno Lacerda Lopes, Faculdade de Arquitectura. Universidade Do Porto.

Professor Doutor Arquiteto, Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade Do Porto (FAUP), agregação, doutorado e graduação na Universidade do Porto, autor de diversos livros sobre Arquitetura; Design e Cenografia, com artigos publicados sobre habitação. Coordenador do Centro de Inovação em Arquitectura e Modos de Habitar (CIAMH) da FAUP.

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Published

2020-07-20

How to Cite

De Paris, S., & Lacerda Lopes, C. N. (2020). Housing adaptability: Debate of current context. ARQUISUR Revista, 10(17), 32–45. https://doi.org/10.14409/ar.v10i17.8791

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Vol. 10 No. 17: ARQUISUR REVISTA (JUL. 2020)

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