We have been working on a project maintaining the originally thought out architectural? concept inclu

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A considered approach to the allocation of space focused on the reality of the family dynamic, in add

At the back of the house, a kitchen and open family room features concealed storage and built-in furn

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At the front of the house, an existing verandah has been replaced with an extended front living space

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As for the exterior spaces, we have maintained the landscape of the?mountain, preserving all species

The upper floor has two bedrooms facing north, with wood floors, and an adjacent?full bathroom. The b

The spatial distribution is quite simple. Due to the topography, the main entrance is located on the

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The design?refers to vernacular materials; we have used dry stone walls, located?where the original w

The purpose was for building a small detached house, with basic functional spaces for everyday life,

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A cistern for reutilization of rain water is buried in the patio. A biomass heating boiler heats the

Pinewood carpentry has double glazing with internal air chamber. Windows opened to north and west fac

Coverings of interior partitions were made by local clay plasters. The roof is isolated with 20cm of

Upper floors are built in 45cm thick earthen walls and timber decks support the housing spaces. Earth

In winter, heat is stored in earthen walls during the day and it’s transmitted to the interior spaces

Following the traditional strategies, a patio was opened in the south. The passive solar design, comb

The site is within the town, has a rectangular shape with its long side facing the north. The surroun

The passive solar design used is also allowing research work focused on the thermal behavior of the e

With her own home design, the architect has tested all techniques and materials to their limits in or

A life cycle analysis has shown a 50% reduction of CO2 emissions. Local materials like stone, earth a

Text description provided by the architects. This modern rammed earth house, winner of the internatio

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