Raphael Thys
California, USA
Designed by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, Mighty House is a new product line that utilizes 3D printing technology to create an affordable, net-zero, and mass-manufactured dwelling.
The Mighty House project has been awarded a 2021 American Award for Architecture from The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
To help relieve the current housing crisis throughout California, these simple yet elegant modular homes can be used as accessory dwelling units (ADU) and built on any site where the zoning allows.
The affordable price point comparative in comparison to typical housing costs, and the speed from purchase to installation is meant to disrupt the housing market in a positive way.
Using cutting-edge 3D printing technology, this design aims to surpass today’s conventional construction methods and challenges the notion of how our buildings are built in the future.
The client – a construction technology company innovating the construction industry such that the high-performance walls, floors, and roofs will all be 3D printed as modules within a factory setting prior to transport and assembly on site.
In addition, the bathroom/mechanical pod is will be a prefabricated unit nested within Mighty House.
The 2-module, 3-module, and 4-module schemes range from 864 to 1,440 square feet and were developed to address site flexibility and to meet the specific needs of various owners.
The Mighty House is designed to be net-zero in any configuration/orientation, on any site in California, and includes solar panels on the roof.
This modular house design features a unique skylight detail that reveals the 3D printed hexagonal roof structure.
The skylight casts intricate light patterns on the 3D printed Lightweight Stone Material wall creating a beautiful changing effect throughout the day.
The casework and detailing of the interior spaces are subtle and contemporary, integrating details and materials used in many custom home projects.
Project: Mighty House Architects: Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects M/E/P Engineer: BuroHappold Engineering Architect Team: Mathew Chaney Partner In Charge: Jake Weldon Client: Mighty Buildings
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