Digitally Fabricated Housing A production system for construction with digital fabrication Prof. Larry Sass, PhD MIT/CBA Department of Architecture

Research in Design Computing Automated Design Generating geometric descriptions a → c Computable constraints PhysicalVisual (Eastman) (Stiny) StructuralForm AssemblySpatial Material Ornamental MachineStyle Functions – Measure, Cut & Assemble (Architects and Builders) ab c

Traditional Home Delivery Systems Low precision High variety Slow Production Each cut part is unique High cost Stick build Factory build

Digitally Fabricated Delivery Systems High precision Fast fabrication High variety Low cost Safe construction

Project Data One Room with Furniture 114 Sheets of Plywood 984 components Approximate Cost $2,500 Translate design model into construction components and fabricate in one month

Start CNC Machine Material Stock 114 Sheets of Plywood Assembly with a rubber mallet only

Distribution – Fabrication

Digitally Reconstructing New Orleans Professor Larry Sass MIT

Existing Replacement Technology FEMA Trailer – no ornamentation Modular home – no ornamentation Desired Replacement Problems with replacement housing

Digital Fabrication of a Cabin for New Orleans Summer 2008 Research Challenges Automate Design Production Computable constraints –PhysicalVisual –StructuralForm –AssemblySpatial –Material Ornamental –MachineStyle Production system Integration of Visual & Physical constraints