"A volute is a curved funnel that increases in area as it approaches the discharge port. The volute of a centrifugal pump is the casing that receives the fluid being pumped by the impeller, maintaining the velocity of the fluid through to the diffuser."

Volu-te, which is a smart, compact, and sustainable micro-living unit, offers an option for temporary accommodation especially to young adults in the transition stage that seek accommodation in megacities. Inside Volu-te there are all the basic functions that a shelter should have, such as eating, working, hygiene and sleeping. The product aims at a low carbon footprint by providing optimum indoor conditions for the user with its vertical and prefabricated system. Volu-te can easily fit into a car park area with its 2.5-meter base diameter and 6-meter height. Due to the limited and valuable square meters in megacities, the floor area has been minimized in the design.