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House That Consists of Two Simple Cubes on a Remote Site

Friday, May 20th, 2011

House That Consists of Two Simple Cubes on a Remote Site

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House That Consists of Two Simple Cubes on a Remote Site
This house is located on a remote 10 acre site in Central Oregon. Only trees surround it. The house consists of two simple cubes, one for sleeping and one for living. The sleeping box is low & burrowed into earth, while the living box floats above, hovering just at treetop level. Thanks to its position, the living area has awesome views. The house’s exterior is covered with durable and fire proofed materials. A lot of “green” technologies are used in the house. All rainwater could be harvested & stored for landscaping or firefighting purposes. Tube solar water heaters efficiently provide most of the heating for the home through in-floor radiant tubing. The buildings narrow profile and extensive glazing combined with the regions low humidity allow for passive cooling of the home. [PIQUE]

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Green Renovation of 1920s Ranch Home – Stump House

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Green Renovation of 1920s Ranch Home – Stump House

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Green Renovation of 1920s Ranch Home – Stump House
This green renovation of 1920s ranch home was done by local architecture company Architecture W. A lot of original materials was used in the reconstruction but the second story was add and numerous interior walls removed to create an open floor plan that draws natural light deeper into the house and maximizes cross-ventilation. The renovated house utilizes a thermal solar heating system that provides hot water and warms the radiant floor, using a set of roof-mounted tubes rather than the more common flat panels. Besides solar system the roof is partly covered with plants and, on the lower portion of the roof, a vegetable garden and small seating area are located. The house is insulated with recycled denim jeans and equipped with heat extractors that capture energy from the showers and faucets. The basement became a 700-square-foot space perfect for a work studio. [Architecture W]

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Modern Japanese Inspired House Design – Zen Garden House

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Modern Japanese Inspired House Design – Zen Garden House

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Modern Japanese Inspired House Design – Zen Garden House
David Jay Weiner, Architects, P.C. was founded with a focus on design and planning with the intention of providing quality architectural services. Their project in the town of Crestone, Colorado is one of examples of their high quality works. With population of 800 people, Crestone become an enclave of spiritual retreats in a past few decades. The house designed by David Jay Weiner is inspired by traditional Japanese architecture but with touch of modern style. This 1600 square feet residence contains three major interior spaces: a great room, which consist of living/dining/kitchen areas, a meditation room and a master bedroom. The exterior envelope consist of black corrugated-metal siding folds. Because of 330 sun days a year house has a photovoltaic panel to collect solar energy. The water is supplied by a well that access an aquifer. [David Jay Weiner]

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