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corrugated iron

Corrugated iron’s ability to resist temperature change allows the interior of structures to remain cool even in extreme heat conditions, while its fire-proof quality only adds to the practicality of the material. Architects now realize, perhaps more than ever before, that the use of materials resistant to extreme and unpredictable weather conditions are just as […]

villa BONH

CAS Architecten In response to the site conditions, the façade is largely closed towards the busy road but towards the rear is organized in a u-shaped formation around a central courtyard.  Walls are strategically placed in the courtyard area so that sleeping areas are not visible from living areas https://archello.com/news/lightfooted-villa-bonh-shows-the-beauty-of-simplicity

casa odyssia

KRAK. architects The entire synthesis is structured around a central pillar, which refers to the sporadic outbursts of cypress trees, and turns towards south-east, aiming for the good orientation and the view to the horizon. Following the axes x, y, z the elements of the synthesis, made of raw concrete, meet on the site, between […]

riverbend

CLB architects resting on bases of board-formed concrete, the house is wrapped in low-maintenance steel plate as protection from the harsh climate and to provide simple fire resistance. large overhangs shelter deep-set niches which are wrapped in cedar and feature floor-to-ceiling glazing. exterior decks connect the main house to the guest house and further unify […]

granny flats

Though guesthouses are often reserved for wealthy clients and the upper class, they reveal unique relationships between space, landscape and privacy. Drawing together 10 guesthouses and granny flat plans, the following projects exemplify this niche form of residence around the world. Made with diverse materials and programs, they illustrate how people can inhabit weekend getaways […]

chalet on powder mountain

Jo Nagasaka, Schemata Architects Structurally, the lower floor is constructed with steel frames to maintain an appropriatedistance between the slope and the building, and a highly insulated wooden structure isplaced on top of the steel frames to protect the indoor environment. The expression ofthe wooden materials harmonizes and integrates with the surrounding land and stonesin summer, […]

prefab cabin

Coming from the Netherlands, My Home Office is one such prefab unit that can be adapted to a variety of uses — a home office, an extra guest room — and it can even have a toilet and shower installed. https://www.treehugger.com/my-home-office-prefab-cabin-by-cosmas-bronsgeest-5179187

shoreline dwelling

Murdough Design Architects The wooden ceilings and spaces within are illuminated with dappled light, ever-changing with the weather, time, and season. The body and senses are engaged throughout the cabin and site in a narrative about one’s time and place on this lakeside idyll, providing a tranquil respite from plugged-in city life. https://www.archdaily.com/960798/shoreline-dwelling-murdough-design-architects

single family house with poolhouse

Oostkaai, Studio Ambacht The house is built with authentic, natural materials such as brick, concrete, and wood. Premium surfaces (walnut, dark oak and brown marble)were used along with truly ascetic ones such as polished concrete for the floors and exposed concrete for most of the ceilings. The facades are Kahn-inspired and made out of white-painted brick […]