A building like a forest: Future proof adaptable timber housing by growing and shrinking

Due to the great housing shortage, many people continue to live in houses that no longer suit them. Looking at future housing demand by taking adaptability as a starting point to create a suitable home for the future generation. Growing and shrinking houses in order to adapt the house to the people instead of the other way around. To do this, a community is needed to realize this new way of living. Sharing facilities, space and knowledge in order to live in a more efficient but also more sustainable way. Building in a wooden grid that offers guidance, but also possibilities because of the large standardization in elements, each unit can be divided in countless different ways. Adjustments can easily be made within 5 years with a demountable system. Where the technical solutions work together with the power of a community to use the 'left over' space as a communal gallery. To use oversized space in any situation. So the extra investment in the beginning is worth it throughout its lifetime. By making a future-proof building where adaptability is guaranteed by demountable elements and the qualities of wood are used to the maximum.Architecture, Urbanism and Building Science