Collection by Octavio Roca
Casas con Patio Interior
Porches are a beloved element of the Southern vernacular and lifestyle, traditionally serving as an extension of the indoors—a shady place to gather, socialize, or share a meal. So when the students of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, entered the Solar Decathlon, a biennial energy-efficient residential design competition, the iconic space figured prominently in their concept. Here, a canopy of bifacial solar panels covers the porch and provides energy for the home.
The green roof is accessible via ladder. "This type of insertion on the plot demanded care and attention with the design of the rooftop, which is the fifth facade of the building," adds the architects.
House in Chilean Forest by Lucas Maino aerial view
House in Chilean Forest by Lucas Maino facade
House in Chilean Forest by Lucas Maino main living space
House in Chilean Forest by Lucas Maino upper hallway
House in Chilean Forest by Lucas Maino aerial view
House in Chilean Forest by Lucas Maino plan