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Industrialised architecture: Spaces for living

Industrialised architecture: Spaces for living

MARCH 2025 | 2 minutes

95% of thoughts, emotions and learning occur at an unconscious level. This means that people often cannot explain why a space generates well-being or attraction for them. Neuroarchitecture provides a scientific basis for this phenomenon, making it possible to design environments that promote comfort and productivity.

Industrialised architecture with a human focus: The key lies in the brain

Actiu, in collaboration with the Neuroarchitecture Laboratory of the UPV, is researching how furniture design, biophilia and lighting and thermal comfort have an impact on people's well-being. Industrialised architecture has the opportunity to integrate these findings to create more human and functional spaces.

New challenges for industrialised architecture

The industrialisation of architecture has advanced significantly, but still faces key challenges:

  • Flexibility and customisation: adapting to the changing needs of users and environments.
  • Energy efficiency: Integration of materials and processes that reduce environmental impact.
  • Technological integration: Use of AI and automation to improve designs and construction processes.
  • Sustainability: Commitment to recycled materials and circular economy strategies.
NIU Houses, a project by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

Advantages of industrialised vs. traditional construction

1. Standardisation of processes: Manufacturing in controlled environments improves precision and reduces waste, ensuring greater efficiency in construction.

2. Quality verification of the final product: Constant inspection in the factory makes it possible to detect faults before installation, guaranteeing high quality end products. Actiu applies this principle to its furniture solutions.

3. Construction by phases or deadlines: Industrialised architecture makes it possible to plan and execute projects in less time thanks to modular manufacturing.

4. Cost reduction: By optimising processes and minimising waste, significant savings in materials and labour are achieved.

5. Sustainability of materials: Industrialised architecture can follow this path by opting for materials with a low carbon footprint and eco-efficient designs.

NIU Houses, a project by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

Collaborations that transform living spaces

One of the most innovative projects in this field is Neuro Industrial, the first neuroarchitecture studio applied to industrialised housing in Europe. This studio, in collaboration with Casas inHAUS and NIU by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, has demonstrated that modular housing can achieve high levels of well-being through designs based on scientific evidence.

Actiu and Greenarea have contributed to this project with equipment that favours sensory comfort and the emotional connection of the inhabitants with their environment.

In addition, the 10 factors of the WELL standard have been analysed, obtaining positive results in lighting, thermal and acoustic comfort and emotional well-being.

The study combined psychological surveys with neurophysiological measurements, using electrocardiograms and encephalograms to quantify the impact of spaces on human perception. With more than 450 evaluations, the results reinforce the importance of integrating neuroscience-based design into industrialised architecture.

In conclusion, industrialised architecture is redefining living and working spaces, prioritising efficiency, sustainability and people's well-being. Actiu is positioned as a key player in this change, promoting research and innovative designs that demonstrate that spaces can be more humane, healthy and responsible with the planet.