Story / Motivation
The living conditions and needs of the occupants and users of a building are constantly changing. We want to give users the opportunity to build their own bathroom adapted to their needs and maintain spatial flexibility.
The Bathbox is a fully usable, flexible and dismountable bathroom made of recyclable materials with reversible connections. It consists of three modules that can be individually manufactured and assembled as needed.
All modules are made of a lightweight plywood shell, the WC module is a fully functional toilet cubicle with a suspended toilet. The dimensions are chosen to allow comfortable use of the module. In the cistern stem and substructure there is space for the supply and waste pipes. Above the cistern there is enough storage space, in our case the instantaneous water heater for hot water preparation for shower and washbasin is located here. If the toilet module is manufactured separately, this can be dispensed with. The storage space can be fitted with cabinet doors if required.
The individual modules can be self-manufactured with good basic craft skills, all connections are screwed or clamped. By not using adhesives or liquid sealants, hazardous waste is avoided and adjacent materials are not contaminated by adhesives. In addition, there is no need to interfere with the existing building.
In accordance with the sustainability strategy, the modules can be produced at low cost, differently and in line with demand. After a period of use, the modules can be removed from a living/studio unit and made available to the next user or deconstructed. The Bathroom reduces effort as well as costs and protects the environment (compared to conventional bathrooms and comparable solutions made of plastic).
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Highlights
– self-assembly
– reusable and recyclable materials
– no use of adhesives and liquid sealants
– revisability of all technical installations
– reduced effort, time- and resource-saving
