| MATERIALS
should enable, not consume. Earth acts as a primary insulator
and reduces building material use. Rapidly renewable soy-foam
wall panels offer superior thermal resistance with minimal
embodied energy. Reconstituted concrete with striated polymer
mesh reinforcement efficiently supports the open building
plan, allowing a flexible arrangement of partitions and spaces
to accommodate present and future uses.
VENTILATION
is fundamental to comfort in southern climates. Prevailing
summer wind from the southwest flows freely up the length
of the site toward the upturned earth plane. The building
form and contour increase the speed of wind while the roof
overhang captures the breeze and directs it through operable
louvers to the interior. The core serves as a stack ventilation
tower, allowing a controllable flow of hot air up and out
of the house by the positive pressure being created within
the house. Shaded outdoor space provides comfort choices for
users and interaction with neighbors. |
