New European Bauhaus Prizes 2023

Project category

Identify the award category for which this project is being submitted
Reconnecting with nature

Email user
contact@godotstudio.com

Basic information
Project title
Habitat

Full Project Title
Habitat

Please provide a short, catchy description of your project to be used in communication towards the public.
Habitat is a clay 3D-printed modular system that enhances urban environments for diverse species of flora and fauna. The system, which consists of sculptural pieces, addresses the loss of biodiversity and rise in temperature in cities caused by the lack of green spaces and empathy towards other forms of life. By using underutilized spaces in the city and populating them with these modules, Habitat creates a habitat for life to thrive.

What was the geographical scope of your project?
Local

Where was your project implemented?
Member State(s) and Western Balkans
Spain

If relevant, insert names of region(s)/municipality(ies) involved
Bilbao Municipality

Does your project address mainly urban or rural issues?
Mainly urban

Does your project refer to a physical transformation of the built environment or other types of transformations (hard or soft investments)?
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)

Has your project benefited from EU programmes and/or funds?
No

Has your project won an EU prize with a monetary value awarded?
No

Is your project fully completed
Yes

Please indicate a date (mm/yy)
2023-01-24

On whose behalf are you submitting the application?
As a representative of an organisation
Please provide the contact details for the project promoter (the individual or representative of the organisation authorised to represent the project)
- Name of the organisation(s): Godot Studio
  Type of organisation: For-profit company
  First name of representative: Julien
  Last name of representative: Trotman
  Gender: Male
  Nationality: Spain
  Function: Project Manager & Digital Fabricator
  Address (country of permanent residence for individuals or address of the organisation)<br/>Street and number: Ramal de Olabeaga 10 p01
  Town: Bilbao
  Postal code: 48014
  Country: Spain
  Direct Tel: +34 664 18 61 13
  E-mail: contact@godotstudio.com
  Website: https://godotstudio.com/
Social Media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
- URL: https://instagram.com/godotstudio_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
  Social media handle and associated hashtag(s): godotstudio_
In case my project is selected as a finalist of the NEB Prizes 2023, I agree to share the name (individual and/or organisation’s), email address, website and social media accounts indicated above with other NEB Prizes finalists. I also agree to publish the name (individual and/or organisation’s), website and social media accounts indicated above next to the public description of my project in the channels of the European Commission.
Yes

How did you hear about the New European Bauhaus Prizes?
Social Media

Description of the project
Please provide a summary of your project.
Habitat is a clay 3D-printed modular system that enhances urban environments for diverse species of flora and fauna. The system, which consists of sculptural pieces, addresses the loss of biodiversity and rise in temperature in cities caused by the lack of green spaces and empathy towards other forms of life. By using underutilized spaces in the city and populating them with these modules, Habitat creates a habitat for life to thrive. It also provides a variety of resources for urban wildlife, such as:
1. Food: Habitat can include planters that support the growth of a variety of plants that provide food for urban wildlife.
2. Water: Habitat can include water collection and distribution systems that provides clean, fresh water for urban wildlife.
3. Shelter: Habitat's modular design allows for the creation of self-shaded surfaces and alcoves that provide shelter for urban wildlife.
4. Connectivity: Habitat's modular design allows for the creation of space for urban wildlife to move, forage, and raise their young.

The modules are position within a system (stand-alone column or wall) using a location-based environmental analysis, which takes into account various factors specific to the installation location in order to determine the optimal configuration and distribution of the Habitat modules. This ensures that the modules are tailored to the local environment and the target species, maximizing the effectiveness of the habitat.

Please indicate the main themes of your project with 5 key words.
Habitat

Please indicate the main themes of your project with key words
multi-species

Please indicate the main themes of your project with key words
modular

Please indicate the main themes of your project with key words
clay 3d printing

Please indicate the main themes of your project with key words
sustainability

Please give information about the key objectives of your project in terms of sustainability and how these have been met. Please highlight how the project can be exemplary in this context.
Sustainability: The use of sustainable and biodegradable materials in the construction of Habitat, as well as its focus on creating a sustainable urban environment, make it a highly sustainable product.
Use of technology: The use of 3D-printing technology in the creation of Habitat's modular design is a key feature that sets it apart from other products in the market and helps to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Usability: The modular design of Habitat allows for flexibility and customization to meet the specific needs of each location, making it highly usable in a variety of urban environments.

Please give information about the key objectives of your project in terms of aesthetics and quality of experience for people (through design, positive emotions and cultural benefits) and how these have been met. Please highlight how the project can be exemplary in this context.
Uniqueness: Habitat's modular design and use of 3D-printed clay make it a unique and innovative product that stands out in the market.
Creativity: The design of Habitat incorporates traditional materials and techniques in a modern and innovative way, combining the old with the new to create a truly creative and original product.
Originality: Habitat's focus on creating a sustainable and livable urban environment for diverse species of flora and fauna is an original approach that sets it apart from other products in the market.
Innovation: The use of 3D-printing technology in the creation of Habitat's modular design is an innovative approach that helps to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Aesthetics: The sculptural nature of Habitat's design, combined with its use of traditional materials and techniques, creates an aesthetically pleasing product that enhances the urban environment.

Please give information about the key objectives of your project in terms of inclusion (ranging from accessibility and affordability for all to inclusive governing systems, design for all principles or new societal models) and how these have been met. Please highlight how the project can be exemplary in this context.
Habitat can create local job opportunities in the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of the product, and can also promote community engagement and social sustainability through educational programs and volunteer opportunities.

Please explain the way citizens benefiting from or affected by the project and civil society have been involved in the project and what has been the impact of this involvement on the project
The installation of this project will bring people of the cookie factory and espacio open community, where it is going to be installed in its secrete garden that serve as a place to eat and hang out, in Zorrotzaurre island in Bilbao, in order to put the modular pieces together and spend time in the garden where food and drinks will also be available. We will explain the nature of the project, how it was conceived and how it was done.

Please explain how different stakeholders at various levels (local, regional, national, European) were engaged in the design and implementation of the project. Please highlight what the added value of their engagement was.
This project was first encouraged by the municipality of Bilbao in order to apply to the Unesco competition held in Shenzhen this January. They offered us full freedom on creativity and design. Later it was commissioned by Espacio open to add value to their garden, and the modules were modified to go on a flat wall surface instead of being in a column-like stand-alone structure.

Please explain which disciplines and/ or knowledge fields were reflected in the design and implementation of your project. Please explain how representatives of these different fields interacted with each other, and what the added value of this process was.
Many disciplines and knowledge fields were brought together in this design, ranging from architecture, design, computational workflows, environmental analysis and 3d printing with clay.

Please give information on the results, outcomes and impacts achieved by your project in relation to the category you apply for. This includes also benefits from the project for direct and indirect beneficiaries
This projects helps with adding value to an urban space, specially if it is underutilized by creating aesthetically pleasing structures that host life.

Please provide documents showing the results, outcomes and impacts of your project
PDF
PDF
- pdf-1-17470.pdf
Please highlight the innovative character of the project, when compared to mainstream actions in the field of the project
Modular system: The modular system has been designed to optimize conditions for hosting life through a data analysis algorithm. The system consists of a 5x5 matrix combination of the central pieces with the building blocks. Each module performs specific tasks related to water collection and distribution, plant growth, and cooling shaded surfaces.

Surface Texture: Different kind of texture create paths for water distribution, as well as self-shading to promote moss growth and insect refuge.

Please describe the methodology or approach used in your project.
Module Mapping: Radiation analysis will determine the placement of each module to optimize its function as a Planter, Water collector and bird / insect / bat shelter.

Stand-alone column / Wall Surface: When combined, the modules complement and improve each other's conditions to better support life. When fed with environmental data from a specific location, the algorithm proposes the optimal distribution of the modules within the sculpture to maximize their effectiveness.

Water Distribution: The water distribution plays a vital role in supporting the growth and flourishing of fauna and flora. The system is designed to collect water in pockets, ensuring a consistent supply of moisture for the habitat's inhabitants. The presence of water helps to create a diverse and thriving ecosystem within the habitat.

Please describe which elements of your project could be replicated or transferred to other places, groups of beneficiaries and context. This may involve for example aspects of the methodology, technology, processes, products, learnings etc.
Based on the location and the local climatic data, the algorithm selects the types of modules and the percentage of each type of module and the location on the column or wall that each module should be.
Also the size of the planter openings can vary from location to another based on the level of humidity and heat. For instance, he more hot and dry climates, the openings of planters are smaller to prevent evaporation.

Please explain what kind of global challenges the project addresses by providing local solutions
This project tackles the challenge of urban heat island and urban habitat loss, by providing green spaces and animal/bird/insect shelters, combining a natural material, clay, with the 3d printing technology, where material deposition is controlled and the processes is near zero waste.
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