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

2. 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

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

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

7. 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

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

11. Distribution – Fabrication

12. Digitally Reconstructing New Orleans Professor Larry Sass MIT

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

14. 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