HIVE!: modular architecture inspired by bees by uau studio
Inspired by the hexagonal cells of honeycombs, HIVE! is a modular housing system developed by uau studio, recognized for its efficiency in space utilization. This prefabricated timber framework employs robotic and IoT technologies for assembly, minimizing both time and environmental impact. Known as a Socio-Eco-System, it features adaptable 'hive' windows, communal gardens, and social terraces, allowing for evolving configurations over time. The initiative prioritizes flexibility, empowering communities to determine functions from the initial design stages. It includes shared areas, energy systems, and zones for natural regeneration, aiming to foster diversity among residents. The Hive Project is presently in the design phase, with plans for implementation in the United Kingdom.
Key facts
- HIVE! is a modular residential system by uau studio.
- The design is inspired by the honeycomb's hexagonal cell.
- The structure is prefabricated in timber using robotic and IoT technologies.
- It is assembled in the workshop and installed on site to reduce time and impact.
- The studio calls it a Socio-Eco-System.
- Dwellings can be reconfigured over time with different finishes, modules, and accessibility adaptations.
- Upper floors host shared gardens and orchards; terraces are social spaces.
- The project is in the design phase, intended for the United Kingdom.
Entities
Institutions
- uau studio
Locations
- United Kingdom