modular ressò pavilion proposed as a strategy of social regeneration

modular ressò pavilion proposed as a strategy of social regeneration
photography by andrés flajszer

presented as an entry in the 2014 edition of the solar decathlon europe, ‘ressò’ is a strategy of urban, social and energy regeneration, as well an important a teaching tool. completed by students from escola tècnica superior d’arquitectura del vallès (ETSAV-UPC), the project serves as a meeting place for neighbors to share local resources. this saves both energy and money as activities take place in this collective space, rather than within individual residences.

the scheme was presented as an entry in the 2014 edition of the solar decathlon europe

furthermore, the architecture’s flexible scaffolding structure allows the building to host a variety of different activities. modular components, consistently measuring 2 meters, allow the change or insertion of new elements, while a perimeter ring contains the building’s walls, facilities and furniture. alongside roof top solar panels, high levels of insulation and passive bioclimatic strategies are employed to ensure that the project is almost entirely self-sufficient.

the project has been conceived as a strategy of urban, social and energy regeneration

the design serves as a meeting place for neighbors to share local resources

the collective space provides more private areas for relaxation

the scaffolding structure allows the building to host a variety of different activities

modular components allow the change or insertion of new elements

the rear of the structure has been clad with OSB panels

a structural perimeter ring contains the building’s walls, facilities and furniture

a terrace provides an external area for recreation

roof top solar panels help ensure that the project is almost entirely self-sufficient