asuintilaksi
Asuintilaksi is a term used in architectural and urban-design discourse to describe a design approach that treats residential space as an actively transformable state. It emphasizes interiors that can be reconfigured rapidly to accommodate changing occupancy, activities, or climate conditions, without major demolition or permanent modification.
Etymology and scope: The term blends Finnish roots—“asuin” meaning to reside and “tila” meaning space—with the
Key principles include modularity, reversibility, and user agency. Walls and partitions are designed to be movable;
Applications: new housing prototypes, upgrades to existing tenement blocks, and temporary or emergency housing; it’s also
Criticism and challenges: higher upfront costs, regulatory hurdles, and questions about long-term durability and social acceptance;
Related concepts include adaptive reuse, modular architecture, flexible housing, and smart-home interoperability.