Saturday, January 26, 2013

Hub_01 thinks outside the box for sustainable student housing

Thinking outside the box, KATHO Catholic University in Courtrai, Belgium, has developed a modular and mobile student housing prototype that will have many wanting to return to the books. Gone are the days of pokey dorm rooms, grimy communal kitchens and substandard shared bathrooms, as this student residence features state-of-the-art facilities. Designed by architectural studios dmvA Architecten and A3 Architects, Hub_01 boasts several modern flexible living zones and private mobile "sleeping units" that students can take with them as they complete their education.