Blob VB3

Energetic concept
As Flanders is known as one of the most built over regions in the world, sustainability is here indissolubly linked to intelligent utilization of land. Small mobile house entities may respond to the lack of open space and green.

Flexibility means sustainability
No fixed constructions but movable dwelling objects which can be grouped on the outskirts of towns and villages. One of the initial concepts was the ecological and energetic aspect of the design of the Blob VB3. This search led to a compact and organic form, shaped like a drop and constructed with an inner and outer skin of polyester. Service facilities like kitchenette and sanitary as well as storing and techniques were placed in between. The space left was injected with polyurethane foam. The well-insulated walls, the light reflecting colour white, as well as the unfolding segments (cupola and nose), which allow light entrance without direct sunlight on the glazed parts behind, contribute to this well-energetic concept.

Art foundation Verbeke in Kemzeke (www.verbekefoundation.com) bought the Blob in 2011.