The Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) and the Italian company WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project), which specializes in 3D printers, present TOVA, a prototype built with earth and a Crane WASP over a period of seven weeks on the premises of IAAC’s Valldaura Labs.
The building process generated zero waste because it used local earth, mixed with additives and enzymes to ensure the structural integrity and the elasticity needed to optimize large-scale 3D printing. The foundation is made of geopolymer and the roof is a timber construction. A waterproof coating using materials like aloe and egg whites contributes to durability. The walls are made of a network of cavities that insulate and contain air flow, preventing heat loss in winter and providing protection against solar radiation in summer. The possible applications of this model include homes and temporary lodging during emergency and other humanitarian crises.
Prototipo de vivienda TOVA
TOVA Housing Prototype
Arquitectos Architects
IAAC
Equipo Team
Edouard Cabay, Alexandre Dubor, Lili Tayefi, Vincent Huyghe, Ashkan Foroughi, Eduardo Chamorro Martin, Elisabetta Carnevale, Guillem Baraut, Gloria Font basté, Nikol Kirova, Francesco Polvi, Bruno Ganem Coutinho, Marielena Papandreou, David Skaroupka
Colaboradores Collaborators
Colette, WASP, UN-Habitat, BAC Engineering, LaSalle, Smart Citizen, Squares & Living Prototypes Research Innovation
Investigadores Researchers
Adel Alatassi, Aslinur Taskin, Charles Musyoki, Deena El-Mahdy, Eugene Marais, Hendrik Benz, Juliana Rodriguez Torres, Leonardo Bin, Mariam Arwa, Al-Hachami, Marwa Abdelrahim, Mehdi Harrak, Michelle Bezik, Michelle Antonietta Isoldi Campinho, Mouad Laalou, Nareh, Khaloian Sarnaghi, Nawaal Saksouk, Orestis Pavlidis y Seni Boni Dara
Agradecimientos Acknowledgments
Areti Markopoulou, Mathilde Marengo, Ricardo Mayor, Shyam Zonca, Pilar Xiquez, Ariannet Arias, Gabriel Frederick, Nicolas Rodriguez, Daniela Figueroa Claros, Laura Ruggeri, Xavier Molons, Jorge Ramirez, Jordi Guizán Bedoya, Massimo Visiona, Massimo Moretti, Francesca Moretti
