Swisswoodhouse, innovative experimentation in sustainable modular housing : from interdisciplinary research to post-occupancy monitoring
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The Swisswoodhouse concept was born out of the crossover of several lines of thought concerning issues of urban densification, flexibility of housing, adaptability of buildings and sustainable construction. The approach aims to provide an alternative to th ...