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This small house works as a prototype for the Gomos System. The development of this project is the result of a partnership between 20 companies specialising in different areas, from concrete prefabrication to technology and industrial automation. Thus, in a situation like this, the architecture role is not just about to design but mainly to coordinate, in order to take advantage of the know-how of each company to enhance every feature of the system.

From a technical point of view, there are four key factors that led to the development of this project:
Flexibility - Its design makes this a flexible system, which can be used for different programs besides housing, while allowing further expansion of construction (by the introduction of new “Gomos”) or adaptations to different building site conditions;
Ease of transportation - The module was optimized in order to facilitate transportation, also ensuring dimensions that comply with all applicable legislation;
Energy Efficiency - The choices made in terms of the inner subdivision - that defines natural ventilation corridors - and in terms of insulation solutions and lighting, allow obtaining low-energy buildings;
Construction Quality - The production of all components is made in factory environment, under highly controlled conditions, which results in previously tested solutions, avoiding construction problems often observed in traditional building.