Fischer, Jeanne-FrançoiseHuneck, KarstenGamze Hazal TarakçıBerlin International University of Applied Sciences2024-01-152025-11-282025-11-282023https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/812AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The precipice of urban evolution that Berlin stands upon today, is marred by an acute housing crisis, exacerbated by a burgeoning populace and a stark economic disparity. A cornerstone in this urban narrative is the glaring unavailability of affordable, sustainable, and social housing, especially for the low-income strata and the young demographic, gravitating to the city for education and employment. As the ripples of industrialization have steered housing costs skyward and left certain city regions in a state of urban detachment, the thesis embarks on a meticulous exploration of a prospective remedy - the concept of micro-housing communities. This architectural proposition, although nascent in Germany, has been heralded globally as a crucible for fostering affordable living, social inclusivity, and environmental sustainability. Through a multifaceted research framework, this thesis delves into the genesis and global trajectory of micro-housing, scrutinizes its potential through a lens of architectural, social, and economic paradigms, and juxtaposes this against the exigent housing milieu of Berlin. Employing a blend of historical examination, empirical analysis, and case study evaluations, the thesis endeavors to carve out a blueprint for assimilating micro-housing communities within the urban fabric of Berlin. The aspiration is to not only alleviate the housing impasse but to also engender a milieu of social cohesion and sustainable living. The ensuing design project encapsulates this endeavor, striving to meld architectural innovation with social ethos, potentially sowing the seeds for a new urban housing paradigm in Berlinches Keywords: Micro-Housing Communities, Affordable Housing, Sustainable Living, Social Cohesion, Urban Housing Crisis, Berlin, Architectural Innovation, Economic Disparity, Industrialization, Urban DetachmentMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 a Premise About Berlin and the Problem Statement 1.2 Methodology 2 on Housing 2.1 Three Objectives 2.2 Community 2.3 Affordability 2.4 Sustainability 2.5 Strategic Directions 3 on Micro-housing 3.1 a Definition and the Ideal Size 3.2 in Germany 3.3 Interior Design Considerations 3.4 Smallness and Kisho Kurokawa's Nagakin Capsule Tower as a Precedent? 4 Case Studies 4.1 Three Cases from the Last Decade 4.2 Juf Nienke Apartments / Search + Rau (2023) 4.3 Star Apartments by Michael Maltzan Architecture (2014) 4.4 Songpa Micro Housing by Dyne Architects, Seoul (2013) 4.5 Cross Case Report 5 Design Project 5.1 the Site 5.2 Design Proposal 5.3 Conclusion 6 Conclusion 7 Bibliography 8 List of FiguresengAffordable HousingArchitectural InnovationBerlinEconomic DisparitySocial CohesionSustainable LivingUrban DetachmentUrban Housing CrisisMicro-Housing CommunitiesThesis