Open Source Architecture

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Project Year: 2013
Project Cost: $200,001 - $500,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 90230
The 400 s.f. addition is located behind the main house and on top of a small extension. The addition creates a roof surface for photovoltaic panels that produce enough electricity to make the house net zero energy consumption. The roof is optimized to receive solar energy, resulting in the form of...
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The striking form of the addition poetically responds to the practical requirements of the roof area for the photovoltaic panels.
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The existing ground level exterior at the patio is covered in IPE wood to create warmth and a more personal atmosphere where the family will relax outside.
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The aerial photo shows the roof shape optimized to receive maximum solar intensity for the photovoltaic panels.
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The new addition required relocating the stair to where the existing library was located. Therefore, we integrated the stair with the library shelving. The top of the stair creates a small bridge that connects the existing second floor bedrooms to the new addition.
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The new addition required relocating the stair to where the existing library was located. Therefore, we integrated the stair with the library shelving.
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The new addition required relocating the stair to where the existing library was located. Therefore, we integrated the stair with the library shelving. The top of the stair creates a small bridge that connects the existing second floor bedrooms to the new addition.
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The playroom takes advantage of the high ceiling since we located the air conditioning ducts in the thickened north wall.
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The master bathroom was complete renovated to create a separate room for the toilet (not shown), allowing the lavatories and glass shower enclosure to remain visible.
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