THE GREEN CRADLE PROJECT This project is submitted for Project Shea for a design competition of a robust prototype for future sustainable dwellings and communities at a reference site in Jurong Eco Garden, Jurong, Singapore. Background study of the project nature and Subject Site provides the foundation of formulating the vision, design principles and implementation mechanism of the design proposal. With due considerations international call for adopting green living and community design for strengthening relationships among members of the communities, design proposal “The Green Cradle” was formulated with the aim to foster humannature symbiosis, community bonding and identity building, as well as sustainability in the way of living of people in future. “The Green Cradle” consists of 3 houses consisting connected circular spaces with the aim to create an organic form of dwelling delivering residents a nature-like experience. The 3 designs provide differing space allocations and interior designs to encourage a mix of households to live with the nature, interact with their neighbors and contribute to promote sustainable lifestyle. Apart from comprehensive hardware that generates renewable energy, makes efficient use of household waste and water resources, and allow eco-friendly farming and landscaping features that enhance the living environment, software including the provision of semi-public-open-space for holding various social and community activities can also promote healthy living with strengthened community bonding and identity. It is envisioned that “The Green Cradle” will be the incubator for sustainable urban living with the adoption of advanced green technology, innovative dwelling design that fosters humannature interactions, and community planning and design model that bring members of the community together.
PROJECT VISION “The Green Cradle” is intended to reimagine sustainable shelters to the next level. Bringing together cutting-edge hybrid renewable energy technologies, rainwater harvesting, greywater and waste recycling systems, as well as human scale design; “The Green Cradle” delivers one-of-a-kind sustainable community and lifestyle to its inhabitants.
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Sustainability stems as an integral value of THE ACE STUDIO’s philosophy. We are intrigued by the delicate relationship between the natural environment and human activities, as well as how sustainable urban design can bring better city experience to urban dwellers.
KAN Sze Nok Sharon
KWONG Yuk Chun Amy
KWONG Yuk Shan Anna
YEUNG Sin Yee Tiffany
Master of Science in Urban Planning, The University of Hong Kong
Master of Science in Urban Planning, The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Architectural Design, Monash University
Master of Science in Urban Planning, The University of Hong Kong