Modular Kiosk Design
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Overview
As the role of the street kiosk changes, so makes the demand for a smarter multi-function kiosk that can adapt quickly in any urban context. Modern kiosks should provide advanced capabilities such as flexibility, adaptability, workload consolidation, self-power, sustainability, and remote manageability to respond to people demographics and needs MKU21 is a module kit based on a modular frame that only consists of 6 pieces that can be easily assembled and disassembled on site. A selection of side panels, counter desks and windows provides endless configurations allowing multiple horizontal and vertical combinations, allowing to configure each module for specific uses such as newspaper stand, small shops, marketing showing case, security pod, tourist information, etc.
Revolutionary and sustainable materials were carefully chosen and researched to achieve an innovative, economical, and feasible design. The mainframe, storage shelves, and counters are made of liquid wood or Arboform, a 100% renewable and biodegradable material with excellent acoustic properties and good thermal resistance. Mixing lignin with natural fibers (flax, hemp or other fiber plants) and natural additives produces a fiber composite that can be processed at raised temperatures and pressure and made into moldings on plastic injection molding machines perfect for mass production purposes and complex shapes.
The inner panels and interior panels are made of Hempcrete. This material is a bio-composite material that contains a mixture of hemp, hurds, and lime. Hempcrete is waterproof. Its highly versatile features desirable and moisture-handling properties, and is an excellent thermal insulation material. Hempcrete is also fireproof and rot-proof, and affordable.
The side panel frames are made of reclaimed steel that provides extra structural stability to the module, making it easier to crane into site or easy site ensemble or disassemble. A 1,5m x 1,5m solar panel had been integrated on the roof, allowing for a self-powered kiosk. The solar panel can be easily removed for vertical module stacking. Windows are made of recycled glass, and the window mullions are made of recycled aluminum. All the materials combined allow for a 100% sustainable design.
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