Moss Yaw Design studio

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energy lab / solar green roof structure

The Energy Lab at the Ecology Center provides solar power to the historic Congdon House- the city's oldest wood-framed structure.
Green roof modules and solar photovoltaic panels, along with sustainable materials, such as fsc-certified timber and richlite fiber composite slats, make this green, pro-bono project truly unique.
Project Year: 2010
Project Cost: Less than $1,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 92675
Others who worked on this project: Jimmy Cheng
The Energy Lab is a unique, sustainable outbuilding and shade structure, featuring LiveRoof modules and photovoltaic panels that provide energy to the historic main building on this rural property, San Juan Capistrano's oldest wood-framed home.
solar green roof structure
LiveRoof modular green roof system, planted with Southern California-native plants at the asymmetrical shed roof.
green roof modular system
Innovative structural details add interest and design to the simple shed roof solar structure.
reclaimed timber circular joinery
view of solar panels + green roof from above, with farmlands and greenhouse beyond.
photovoltaic array from above
Solar panels and living roof modules provide shade at an outdoor classroom at this historic wood-framed home in San Juan Capistrano, creating a unique environment for learning about sustainability and green building. Richlite, a paper-based fiber composite material, was cut into slats of varying...
green fiber composite slats
creative shading resulting from pv panels, live roof modules, and richlite slats.
timber framing + exposed joinery
Aluminum Permaloc Edging at the LiveRoof modules create a clean finish for the newly-planted succulents and native species.
LiveRoof plant modules
permaloc aluminum edge detail at modular green roof system.
aluminum edge detail
an 8-panel photovoltaic system provides power to the original historic home, and serves as an educational display about renewable energy and conservation.
wood structure + pv panels
view of south coast farms from the main access to the outdoor gathering space + solar structure.
outdoor classroom + solar structure / ecology center
design sketches + loose concept drawings / myd studio architecture + interiors
solar green roof structure
Concept rendering for the Ecology Center's Energy Lab | Solar Live Roof Structure, San Juan Capistrano.
solar green roof structure