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Vol. - No. Vol.13 - No.1
Date Mar., 2024
Title New or Renew: Constructing Tomorrow with Kit of Parts
Author Ilkay Standard+ and Sena Küçükayan
Institutions GENx Design & Technology, USA
Abstract In this paper, we would like to share our ongoing research on global
population and demographic shifts and the corresponding need for diverse responses. As
population growth varies worldwide, the pressing issue is the current global housing
shortage. The USA alone lacks 4 million homes, underlining the urgency for new
construction and renewal of existing. Our focus is primarily on new building processes,
which must also incorporate elements of renewal for future sustainability. Our research
addresses several key questions: How will roles for construction professionals change?
What should be the primary goal of the design process? What types of technologies are
currently available, and which aspects of the process can be enhanced with AI? A
significant part of our study is exploring sustainable building methods that reduce
embodied carbon and increase speed of construction. Our goal is to extend the transition
from smart homes to cities, analyzing the evolution towards smart communities and
cities. A critical aspect of our research is the 'kit of parts concept, involving prefabrication
and modular construction. This approach is essential for both rebuilding and new projects,
potentially lowering costs in manufacturing and design for long term. Lastly, we
present a detailed comparison of the construction industry with manufacturing.
Keyword Global population, Housing shortage, Sustainable building methods, Modular
construction, Artificial intelligence (AI), Advanced digital delivery, Prefabrication,
Building information modelling (BIM), Process management.
PP. PP.97~102
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