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Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa
Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101592 Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa Davey, Calayde ebenwagner99@gmail.com Wagner, Eben UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Modular design Material circularity assessment Circular spatial economy Community hub Social cohesion Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2024. InBetween is an architectural project designed to create a space for children, youth, and the broader community of Hotazel, a secluded mining town located in the Kalahari's Kathu Bushveld. The town’s remote location and harsh climate, characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations and scarce local resources, present unique challenges that the design seeks to address. The project primarily caters to children who rely on a limited shuttle service to travel from nearby villages and farms, leaving them with no opportunity to participate in afterschool or weekend activities. Additionally, the lack of adequate waiting areas and public recreation spaces exacerbates the social isolation of these youth. In response to these challenges, the design integrates four key programmatic elements: a bus stop and waiting area, an educational facility with study and tutoring spaces, short-term rotational residential units, and public recreational spaces. The project’s inclusive approach ensures accessibility for all members of the community, allowing children and families to use the space for various activities and fostering social cohesion across age groups. The design concept is anchored in the theme of "InBetween," aiming to create a space for people during the transitions between daily activities, while exploring the relationship between built and natural environments, public and private areas, and activity and rest. The architecture is composed of layered spaces that encourage movement through a series of transitions—shaded pergolas, open courtyards, permeable walkways, and reestablished natural landscapes—blurring the boundaries between nature and structure, and allowing users to move fluidly between function, circulation, and recreation. The project’s construction employs modularity, utilizing a "kit of parts" system with materials like Ferrock, timber, and steel. These materials are chosen for their sustainability, prefabrication potential, and capacity for deconstruction, minimizing environmental impact in a remote setting where resources are scarce. The use of passive rock-store cooling, thermal massing, and water collection systems further addresses the harsh local climate while ensuring energy efficiency. The modularity also facilitates community involvement in the construction process, promoting a sense of ownership and long-term adaptability. By focusing on adaptability and circularity, InBetween aims to provide a sustainable, functional, and integrated space that meets the diverse needs of Hotazel’s community, offering a vital and inclusive location for functional, educational, and recreational activities. Architecture MArch (Prof) Unrestricted Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities 2025-03-19T08:19:20Z 2025-03-19T08:19:20Z 2025-04 2024-11 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101592 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.27330849 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Modular design Material circularity assessment Circular spatial economy Community hub Social cohesion Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa |
| title | Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa |
| title_full | Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa |
| title_short | Inbetween : a modular, climate-responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in Hotazel, South Africa |
| title_sort | inbetween a modular climate responsive community hub for social cohesion and environmental resilience in hotazel south africa |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Modular design Material circularity assessment Circular spatial economy Community hub Social cohesion |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101592 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.27330849 |