Electronics

1. The volume can be adjusted.

2. SEMO can be easily switched on or off.

3. The light output can be adjusted.

4. Music can be played without the use of the cards.

5. SEMO can be recharged by USB.

6. Music can be stored on a memory card and the microchip in the playing cards activates the sound corresponding to the images.

Previous tests have shown that those suffering from dementia had emotional and positive reactions when using SEMO. Lone Engmann (knowledge person of dementia) elaborates: ”SEMO can stimulate people suffering from dementia for a period of time, which will give them content in everyday life and influence their behavior for the rest of the day, while the good feelings are bringing stored and their quality of life increases.”

The Alzheimer’s association sees SEMO as a meaningful activity that has been sought after by the relatives and by the caregivers in order to support them in their daily activation of the citizens with dementia.

The linking of sensory stimulation through sound, light, touch and smell by an electronic stimulation tool can increase the quality of life for people suffering from dementia, by strengthening their senses and training their memory (in the sense that it will maintain the existing resources), and to motivate them in their everyday lives. In addition to activating people with dementia, SEMO can also be used as a relation- and communication device between people with dementia and their relatives.

If you are interested in our company philosophy and sustainable projects, then you are more than welcome to contact us, for additional material or a meeting.

PODILATO
 IN
 KEY 
POINTS:


• The 
bicycle 
has
 built‐in 
re‐chargeable 
LED 
lights 
in 
both 
the 
front 
and
 the 
back
 part 
of
 the 
bike.



• The
 bicycle
 chain 
is 
embedded
 in 
the 
bike 
and 
the 
back
 wheel 
is 
partially 
covered 
by 
a 
built‐in
 dress‐guard.




• The 
bicycle 
seat 
can 
be 
adjusted 
in
 two 
different directions.



• The
 bicycle
 brake 
is 
an 
internal 
coaster 
brake.



• Due
 to 
the
 design
 of 
the 
bicycle,
 it 
has 
to 
be 
possible 
to 
build
 in
 a
 battery 
as 
an 
auxiliary 
engine
 (motor‐assisted
 pedal
 cycle).
 This
 does
 not
 have
 to
 be
 included
 in
 the
 bicycle
 as
 of
 the
 prototypes.



• In
 the 
lower 
circle 
profile,
 it should be possible to store the bicycle lock

• The
 bicycle
 frame
 profile
 (two
 hollow
 circles
 connected
 with
 the
 flat frame)makes it possible to store an electric cable.

Argos is the result of a need to explore new ways of living – rather than new areas of living – as a respond to the global warming effects our planet will face in the near future. This initiative was built around the social, the environmental and the economical factors. It is addressed to everyone having a low cost of construction.

Argos offers the chance to live by the sea, closer to the nature and away from today’s megacities. Addressed to everyone, Argos offers a new experience of everyday life! It has a very low cost for its construction and maintenance due to its new construction method with prefabricated parts that can easily fit together. This function also empowers the ability of the house to be altered at any time, adding rooms for extra residents, extending existing room, adding a bigger platform to create external space and in general, the house can be customized in order to serve its owner the best possible way. The different forms it can take correspond to different uses it may host. For example, it can serve a typical family, or become a studio for just one person or a couple. It can host a union of elders who want to share a common living room and/or a kitchen in order to reduce their expenses and have one the other. It can also be used as a small hotel or a dormitory.

In Nicodesign we like to call Argos an innovative initiative as this project merged together the main points of our philosophy: social responsibility and green building. This floating house is a unique contribution to communities trying to revitalize areas which have undergone desolation over the years or some kind of disaster. Such areas located by the sea, will be given the opportunity to host floating houses with low cost of infrastructure but more important, low cost for the owners of the Argos houses.

Argos is a totally prefabricated construction where all elements are placed together with only one possible way of connection, making the construction easier and faster. The fitting of all elements has three phases. First, the fitting of the pieces of the main and the upper floor are put together. Second, beams and walls fit in specific points according to the number of total surface and rooms of each Argos house. Openings are placed in between the walls using special pieces which allow them to rotate, giving the space an even greater flexibility. Last, the roof and the solar panels on top of it are placed.

Argos’ adjustable form along with its capacity to be transported very easily are the two main reason why this projects does not need to be replicated. Contrariwise, this no-need to be replicated but its ability to adjust in any given environment is one of its most important assets. Every owner has the possibility to transfer the entire house when needed. Even moving to another country is now easier as there will not be the need o searching for a new house but only the choose of where their house will be placed.

If you are interested in our company philosophy and sustainable projects, then you are more than welcome to contact us, for additional material or a meeting.

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Adaptability:

Major philosophy and concept - Qualities in life:

1. See and smell the garden/green house, makes a comfortable home and relaxing after a busy and stressful day at work.

2. Grow your own vegetables, fruits and spices, it is organic and an economical gain.

3. The architectural designed home creates frames for all kinds of people, all different activities, the individualist, privacy and common activities. There is room for all, for example large gatherings, parties or exhibition.

M.G. Home has more than one solutions. The family designs its own house, always consisting of the basic design, the core center for social needs such as kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom and toilet. Each family has different needs and wishes therefore the concept is based on individuality, so M.G. Home grows with each family’s need.

Modules

Different modules can be added or removed over time. Each component is prefabricated at the factory/distributer and will be mounted and screwed together in a high sophisticated way. Due to the costumer’s choice, the factory delivers and mounts the needed components.

Shown are all modules and any combination is possible, only your imagination sets the limits. The M.G. Home is for everyone, a single person, a young couple, family with children and when your kids grow old, it is possible to sell the surpluses module to the factory.

Types of M.G. Home

Shown are four out of 138 possibilities of putting the modules together. The home changes with the needs in the family, so when the retired parents needs a smaller home, it is the unnecessary parts and modules, that “move from” the family.

Floor plan

The Kitchen and the closets are special designed for M.G. Home. The kitchen is where family and friends get together and therefore it is placed in the center of the home. It is adaptable to many different situations like parties, celebrations, children doing homework and other situations. The roll-front cabinets are designed so TV and bed is integrated in the closet and can be hidden away. There is of course also space for books, wardrobe and other things. And in the top of the cabinet things can be stored.

Inside views

View a: shows the single home, it is only the basic core that is inhabited. The bed is hidden in the roll-front cabinet during the day or in special occasions.

View b: is seen from the garden to the balcony. This home has all rooms added on.

View c: is the view to the garden, when you come home after a stressful day, the users can sit down in their home and relax and look out and also smell the beautiful garden.

View d: is taken from the entrance door, and shows the balcony and all modules added on.

Sustainability

The M.G. Home units will first place a priority in using passive strategies to maintain a comfortable indoor climate. A correct placement of the home, makes it possible to use the energy with most benefits. The home uses zero energy, because it produces it own energy, it is self sufficient and the family living there, will not get any bills. Energy - By photovoltaic that converts light directly into electricity. Water - Rainwater used for watering the garden and save water solutions, which means that the water from the bath is reused for flushing the toilet and for the dishwasher in the kitchen. Heating - Only by underfloor heating in all rooms. Ventilation - By natural ventilation but in the bathroom and kitchen mechanical ventilation.

Construction principle

The constructional principles for M.G. Home are simple. All components are prefabricated and mounted at the factory, where the electricity is preinstalled in the walls. This also counts for the water pipes and electricity that are running under the floor and in the ceiling. The LED lighting is preinstalled from factory and is spread delightful on the ceiling. Each lamp can be regulated according to the need, especially in the kitchen. The wall cladding is made in recycling materials. Oikos Avrio is made so all component can be recycled like the theories behind ‘cradle to cradle’. And therefore, parts of the house can be sold, exported, and appropriated by another user without any major construction renovations or moving out of the house. The designers of housing in the future must recognize and design for flexibility and evolution in one’s lifetime.

View of entire M.G. Home

The M.G. Home units will first place a priority in using passive strategies to maintain a comfortable indoor climate. Using both form and materials, the design of Oikos Avrio utilizes its central core for all utility devices and functions, and appropriate placement of glazing and solar orientation will provide thermal and lighting benefits for the greenhouse and rest of the house. The roof of M.G. Home, will be designed to collect and reuse rainwater for the greenhouse and other greywater functions throughout the house (such as toilets, laundry, and dishes). Solar panels, also appropriately placed will be incorporated into the roof design of the dwelling, providing energy for the house and modern products. There will be opportunities to integrate intelligent products into the interior, for example, integrating pressure-monitored water heads to sinks and showers, as well as placing LED lighting to minimize the waste of water and energy. The house’s windows and light fixtures will also have the opportunity to be computer monitored, having the capacity to be automatically managed to minimize energy use. Materials shall be chosen based on both safety, its origin, and the maintenance costs that will be the responsibility of the users.

Benefits

Flexibility, Adaptability, Family community, Privacy, Ecological exposure and education, Local food, Economical and sustainable architecture re-use, Prefabricated off-site construction, Self-sustainability

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The main elements: Building Plan and Design

The basic design for the plan contains a core center for collective social needs in the home, such as the kitchen, dining room, and living room.

Connected to the center of the home is a greenhouse garden that utilizes the house’s rainwater system, central in the house. Having an accessible full-year garden as a part of the architecture of the home is a necessity for a more healthy, self-sustainable, and positive social environment.

Separate rooms of the house have the ability to be flexibly added and subtracted. As families in their life spans expand and contract (such as a new child, or the when they grow up and move-out) the architecture of the Oikos Avrio also has the ability to adapt and be customized. Made-up of pre-fabricated units, the components of the house will be fabricated off-site and delivered to the site.

Each house is given a basic center core unit to build-off from, and pre-fabricated additions can be purchased and sold based on the decision of the user. Therefore, parts of the house can be sold, exported, and appropriated by another user without any major construction renovations or moving out of the house. It has 28 possible solutions of putting the house’s modules together.

Intelligent High Technology, Materials, and Products

The Oikos Avrio units place a priority in using passive strategies to maintain a comfortable indoor climate. Using both form and materials, the design of Oikos Avrio utilizes its central core for all utility devices and functions, and appropriate placement of glazing and solar orientation provide thermal and lighting benefits for the greenhouse and rest of the house.

The roof of Oikos Avrio is designed to collect and reuse rainwater for the greenhouse and other greywater functions throughout the house (such as toilets, laundry, and dishes). The whole water system, integrated into the house, re-uses 70% of the water. Solar panels, also appropriately placed, are incorporated into the roof design of the dwelling, providing energy for the house and modern products, covering 100% of the energy needs.

There is also the option to integrate intelligent products into the interior, for example, integrating pressure-monitored water heads to sinks and showers, as well as placing LED lighting to minimize the waste of water and energy. The house’s windows and light fixtures can be computer monitored, having the capacity to be automatically managed to minimize energy use. Materials are chosen based on both safety and on longevity.

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