Hub_01 thinks outside the box for sustainable student housing
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Designed by architectural studios dmvA Architecten and A3 Architects, Hub_01 boasts several modern flexible living modules
The Street Life Unit, complete with rooftop skating rink
Hub_01 private student residence module
The rooms are creative, private and above all conducive to an enjoyable and productive daily student life
Designed by architectural studios dmvA Architecten and A3 Architects, Hub_01 boasts several modern flexible living modules
The terminal is constructed around a large central hub which offers a meeting space for students
The bustling student hub is accompanied by several adjoining units that boast different themes and purposes
Private mobile sleeping units that can be moved around wherever the student desires
The student sleeping units are modern, mobile and fun
Hub_01 student residence features state-of-the-art facilities
The Street Life Unit creates an open space for hip-hop artists and youth culture activities
The Street Life Unit, complete with rooftop skating rink
Hub_01 student residence features state-of-the-art facilities
Each unit is individually decorated and comes complete with large windows, comfy bedding, modern bathroom facilities and innovative furniture design concepts
Each unit is individually decorated and comes complete with large windows, comfy bedding, modern bathroom facilities and innovative furniture design concepts
Each unit features rooftop solar panels and a heat pump, making the student residence almost completely self-sufficient
Private mobile sleeping units that can be moved around wherever the student desires
The rooms are creative, private and above all conducive to an enjoyable and productive daily student life
The Passive Unit allows for the Hub’s energy use to be easily measured and controlled
Hub_01 bathroom
The rooms are creative, private and above all conducive to an enjoyable and productive daily student life
Back-to-Basics Unit features a larger-than-life green outer wall
Back-to-Basics Unit features a timeout space to relax and connect with nature
Hub_01 mobile student housing concept in the making
Hub_01 mobile student housing concept in the making
The terminal offers several meeting zones for students to relax, discuss ideas or to collaborate on university projects
Hub_01 is a sustainable and innovative pavilion that hopefully inspires education
Hub_01 mobile student housing concept
Hub_01 mobile student housing concept
KATHO Catholic University in Courtrai, Belgium has developed a modular and mobile student housing prototype
Hub_01 private student residence module
Article Summary
Thinking outside the box, KATHO Catholic University in Courtrai, Belgium, has developed a modular and mobile student housing prototype that will have many wanting to return to the books. Gone are the days of pokey dorm rooms, grimy communal kitchens and substandard shared bathrooms, as this student residence features state-of-the-art facilities. Designed by architectural studios dmvA Architecten and A3 Ontwerpburo, Hub_01 boasts several modern flexible living zones and private mobile "sleeping units" that students can take with them as they complete their education.
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