Long Division
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The house's angled placement on the site, as well as its narrow footprint, provide effortless cross ventilation and abundant natural sunlight. -
The long corridor between the guest and main quarters provides ample light and lovely views in addition to acting as one of the Longhouse's most hard-working green elements. The concrete Trombe wall collects sunlight and distributes it as heat throughout the home. -
Ted Preston takes charge of hot beverages in the kitchen. The architects diligently avoided cold, hard minimalism with a honey-tinged Italian poplar ceiling. -
The courtyard facing Anne Cornege is sheltered from the Wairarapa winds year-round. -
Sun shines through the glass and onto the concrete, heat-storing wall and floor in the hallway that separates the guestrooms from the main house. This “heat sink” keeps the Longhouse warm when the mercury dips.
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