Phase 5 documentation – Zeiad Amin

Using wall shapes ( Zigzag walls to create spaces like space for fridge in the kitchen and wardrobe space on the other side of the wall in the bedroom.)putting spaces in the middle of the house and provide lighting by skylightco-operate with the nature ( building in forest without cutting the trees )different types of … Continue reading Phase 5 documentation – Zeiad Amin

Phase 5: Nathaniel Staniak

Using design features in functional waysSeparation of spaces through elevation changes and sizeCreating a gradient of privacy, not necessarily through individual "rooms"Maximizing light and careful choice of fenestrationAvoiding conventions- the pros and consDesign works in harmony toward a couple common goals. From low energy usage, materials, and designing for a bit more efficiency, the house … Continue reading Phase 5: Nathaniel Staniak

PHASE 5.1: Adobe Canyon House Case Study

Cecilia Charney and Win Lei Shun ADOBE CANYON HOUSE | RICK JOY STUDIO | PATAGONIA, ARIZONA, USA | 2005 | 1,764 sq ft Diagrams Use of vernacular material (rammed earth) fits the context of the environment and is used to cool and heat the desert home.Manipulation of grid system (slide, scale etc.) to create hierarchy … Continue reading PHASE 5.1: Adobe Canyon House Case Study

Phase 5.1: Case Study (Loba House)

Use of circulation to define different parts of the houseManipulation of views with architectural elements (like beams) Being effective with one's square footage/ not having any wasted spaceDefining separate rooms with elevation changes Correlation of site to aspects of the house (like door heights and skylights)

Phase 5.1: Case Study (R House)

Material: A significant attribute of the R House is its corrugated aluminum siding . Mentioned in reading, it was to contrast winter days in Syracuse, New York, and help with reflecting light. Passive House Standards: The R House followed the German Passive House standards, and resulted in a 70% less energy consumption compared to the … Continue reading Phase 5.1: Case Study (R House)

PHASE 5.1: Case Study (Craven Road House)

CRAVEN ROAD HOUSE | SHIM-SUTCLIFFE ARCHITECTS | TORONTO, CANADA | 1993-1994 | 1,100 sq ft Case Study Partner: Clayton Pangrcic EXTERIOR INTERIOR 1 INTERIOR 2 LIBRARY DETAILED IMAGE STAIR DETAILED IMAGE PROGRAM DIAGRAMS SITE CIRCULATION + HOUSE CIRCULATION The Craven Road House has two building types: Cottage and Loft. With the Cottage being a height … Continue reading PHASE 5.1: Case Study (Craven Road House)

Phase 5.1 : Damla Sucuka

Lucky Drops Architect: Atelier Tekuto Location: Tokyo, Japan Year: 2005 The building is focused on the underground space.The design is providing a space for fun and structural reinforcement by introducing a slope inside.Entire building is a skin.The design is inspired deeply from Japanese culture; the building resembles a Japanese lantern at night and is named after … Continue reading Phase 5.1 : Damla Sucuka

Phase 5: Geliang Zhu

The building has a clear layout of public and private areas.The windows of the building allow people to get in touch with the outside view when they are indoors, and still provide privacy.All units form a system together, but they don't affect each other.The design of the building minimizes its impact to the site.The building … Continue reading Phase 5: Geliang Zhu

Case Study

Documentation The Plan of the Enough House is based on the grid system. The exterior wall are made of 4x8, which fit the grid system. The kitchen and Bathroom took 1/3 of each floor area. The big window which rounded the corner allows sunlight get through, and gives people who live inside a really good … Continue reading Case Study