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The steel structure acts as the main frame holding up the outside and inside facades; the frame is painted white to help reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption.
The steel structure acts as the main frame holding up the outside and inside facades; the frame is painted white to help reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption.
David Hertz shows how he used a pre-fabricated panels typically used for walk-in refrigeration buildings for the Panel House (above) and a 747 wing to build the 747 Wing House in Malibu.
David Hertz shows how he used a pre-fabricated panels typically used for walk-in refrigeration buildings for the Panel House (above) and a 747 wing to build the 747 Wing House in Malibu.
The home’s front façade features an anodized aluminum and glass curtain wall by Kawneer that's framed by Vic West black corrugated metal panels. The board-formed concrete on the exterior enables passive solar absorption, allowing optimal heat retention on cold winter days. The metal and concrete exterior cladding offers cohesive dialogue with the neighboring industrial sheds and commercial buildings.
The home’s front façade features an anodized aluminum and glass curtain wall by Kawneer that's framed by Vic West black corrugated metal panels. The board-formed concrete on the exterior enables passive solar absorption, allowing optimal heat retention on cold winter days. The metal and concrete exterior cladding offers cohesive dialogue with the neighboring industrial sheds and commercial buildings.
A late-1960s spiral stair designed by an aeronautical engineer to lead passengers to the bar inside a 747. From Off the Wall Antiques.
A late-1960s spiral stair designed by an aeronautical engineer to lead passengers to the bar inside a 747. From Off the Wall Antiques.
Most of the steps become rainwater absorption points
Most of the steps become rainwater absorption points
A north-facing skylight above the kitchen maximizes heat absorption, helpful in the cool climate.
A north-facing skylight above the kitchen maximizes heat absorption, helpful in the cool climate.
You would be hard pressed to find an issue of Dwell without a Bertoia barstool or chair in it. Launched in 1952, the industrial-strength steel seat is a modern classic without drawing too much attention to itself. $747
You would be hard pressed to find an issue of Dwell without a Bertoia barstool or chair in it. Launched in 1952, the industrial-strength steel seat is a modern classic without drawing too much attention to itself. $747
Wakufuru is a minimal family of tables and benches created by Sweden-based designer Johan Kauppi. The collection is a system of tables and benches which bring together sound absorption and solid wood in an innovative way. The unique corner construction of the furniture creates a consistent system where all table and bench units are produced in exactly the same way, regardless of size or height. Hidden under each furniture is an effective sound absorption pad, structured in several layers. The rounded tables and benches are produced in ash with the frame recessed into round wooden legs. The top is veneered in MDF. Underneath, a hidden acoustic filling consists of felt, perforated board, foam, and an air gap for the best possible sound absorption.
Wakufuru is a minimal family of tables and benches created by Sweden-based designer Johan Kauppi. The collection is a system of tables and benches which bring together sound absorption and solid wood in an innovative way. The unique corner construction of the furniture creates a consistent system where all table and bench units are produced in exactly the same way, regardless of size or height. Hidden under each furniture is an effective sound absorption pad, structured in several layers. The rounded tables and benches are produced in ash with the frame recessed into round wooden legs. The top is veneered in MDF. Underneath, a hidden acoustic filling consists of felt, perforated board, foam, and an air gap for the best possible sound absorption.
softwall’s internal honeycomb and pleated structure break up reflected sound in a room and provide acoustic absorption, enhancing clarity of speech.
softwall’s internal honeycomb and pleated structure break up reflected sound in a room and provide acoustic absorption, enhancing clarity of speech.
Six Stella-8C loudspeakers cover the private dining room. A photograph of flamenco dancers camouflages the sound-absorptive Libra™ acoustic image system.
Six Stella-8C loudspeakers cover the private dining room. A photograph of flamenco dancers camouflages the sound-absorptive Libra™ acoustic image system.
TimberTech decking is resistant to moisture, fading, and heat absorption, making it ideal for poolsides. It’s also eminently simple to clean: “It’s very practical for entertaining,” says Peter.
TimberTech decking is resistant to moisture, fading, and heat absorption, making it ideal for poolsides. It’s also eminently simple to clean: “It’s very practical for entertaining,” says Peter.
Cacti, agave and semi-desert vegetation were used to reduce facility water consumption and rain absorption wells were installed to water the plants present.
Cacti, agave and semi-desert vegetation were used to reduce facility water consumption and rain absorption wells were installed to water the plants present.
TimberTech decking is resistant to moisture, fading, and heat absorption, making it ideal for poolsides. It’s also eminently simple to clean: “It’s very practical for entertaining,” says Peter.
TimberTech decking is resistant to moisture, fading, and heat absorption, making it ideal for poolsides. It’s also eminently simple to clean: “It’s very practical for entertaining,” says Peter.
The roof of the Center for Environmental Innovation and Education is planted with species indigenous to the area to reduce run-off water and reduce heat absorption. Photo by Bilyana Dimitrova, Courtesy of the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries
The roof of the Center for Environmental Innovation and Education is planted with species indigenous to the area to reduce run-off water and reduce heat absorption. Photo by Bilyana Dimitrova, Courtesy of the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries
AIA architect David Hertz, known for 747 Wing House, looked to the structure of a butterfly wing when designing this Venice home. The inverted roof of Silver Triangle House (or Butterfly House) captures water that collects in a sump and is used for subsurface irrigation. The roof is just one of the home's sustainable features, which, Hertz says, "are not compromises to the design; they're part of the design." Photo by Laura Doss.
AIA architect David Hertz, known for 747 Wing House, looked to the structure of a butterfly wing when designing this Venice home. The inverted roof of Silver Triangle House (or Butterfly House) captures water that collects in a sump and is used for subsurface irrigation. The roof is just one of the home's sustainable features, which, Hertz says, "are not compromises to the design; they're part of the design." Photo by Laura Doss.
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile; open room at Remota Hotel, designed by German del Sol
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile; open room at Remota Hotel, designed by German del Sol
The Volterra is the first RV to feature AeroSolar, an innovative system that charges while you drive. With up to 480W of solar power absorption, the solar panels feature monocrystalline cells with PERC technology that are up to 12 percent more efficient than conventional solar cells.
The Volterra is the first RV to feature AeroSolar, an innovative system that charges while you drive. With up to 480W of solar power absorption, the solar panels feature monocrystalline cells with PERC technology that are up to 12 percent more efficient than conventional solar cells.
Träullit tiles by Form Us With Love for BAUX. Wall tiles soak up background noise and provide a jolt of pattern and color. This iteration—made in Sweden from wood wool, cement, and water—also helps regulate a room’s humidity thanks to the composite material’s high absorption rate.
Träullit tiles by Form Us With Love for BAUX. Wall tiles soak up background noise and provide a jolt of pattern and color. This iteration—made in Sweden from wood wool, cement, and water—also helps regulate a room’s humidity thanks to the composite material’s high absorption rate.
The floors were softened with a combination of gray carpet and vinyl wood type floor that, that also give acoustic absorption much needed in intense traffic spaces. The apparent concrete es the base of the finishes palette and color is present with a vibrant alternative to stand out sections on the carpet and some furniture.
The floors were softened with a combination of gray carpet and vinyl wood type floor that, that also give acoustic absorption much needed in intense traffic spaces. The apparent concrete es the base of the finishes palette and color is present with a vibrant alternative to stand out sections on the carpet and some furniture.
HM White Site Architects used the MiMA roof terraces to link interior amenity spaces and create green respites in the middle of Times Square. Green roof technology, thermal battery protection, storm water absorption and drought tolerant native plants helped the project earn Gold LEED certification. Photo courtesy of HM White Site Architects.
HM White Site Architects used the MiMA roof terraces to link interior amenity spaces and create green respites in the middle of Times Square. Green roof technology, thermal battery protection, storm water absorption and drought tolerant native plants helped the project earn Gold LEED certification. Photo courtesy of HM White Site Architects.
Bright blue hues mark the landscape of Moab, Utah, where mines produce potash, a potassium-containing salt that is a major component of fertilizers. Waters are dyed a deep blue to aid in the absorption of sunlight and heat, which speed up the process of potash crystallization. Reprinted with permission from Overview by Benjamin Grant, copyright (c) 2016. Published by Amphoto Books, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Images (c) 2016 by DigitalGlobe, Inc.
Bright blue hues mark the landscape of Moab, Utah, where mines produce potash, a potassium-containing salt that is a major component of fertilizers. Waters are dyed a deep blue to aid in the absorption of sunlight and heat, which speed up the process of potash crystallization. Reprinted with permission from Overview by Benjamin Grant, copyright (c) 2016. Published by Amphoto Books, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Images (c) 2016 by DigitalGlobe, Inc.
In order to create a biodiverse ecosystem, it was necessary that land and water worked together to support the local flora and fauna. With the help of a landscape Architect, and in collaboration with the “Foundation of Revitalization of Local Health Traditions”, Bengaluru, Water volume/flow and soil absorption rate was studied. A system of Rainwater recharge was devised using the concept of “Rain garden”. A swale running across the site following the natural contour, collects water and fills a shallow retention pond. The course of Swale divided the land into smaller organic patches, allowing for different landscape textures.
In order to create a biodiverse ecosystem, it was necessary that land and water worked together to support the local flora and fauna. With the help of a landscape Architect, and in collaboration with the “Foundation of Revitalization of Local Health Traditions”, Bengaluru, Water volume/flow and soil absorption rate was studied. A system of Rainwater recharge was devised using the concept of “Rain garden”. A swale running across the site following the natural contour, collects water and fills a shallow retention pond. The course of Swale divided the land into smaller organic patches, allowing for different landscape textures.
The empty Horizontal Tube is a “smart structure” integrating an electric radiant floor slab and panelized plywood walls and ceilings. Prefabricated walls conceal a myriad of high performance systems including acoustical absorption, vascularized supply lines, and muti-layered plug-ins. The volume is organized around a second smaller Vertical Tube that extends 28 ft. from floor to ceiling as a three level service core clad in reclaimed myrtle wood. #interior #interiorarchitecture #sanfrancisco #workshop #interstice #intersticearchitects #cesarrubio #cesarrubiophotography
The empty Horizontal Tube is a “smart structure” integrating an electric radiant floor slab and panelized plywood walls and ceilings. Prefabricated walls conceal a myriad of high performance systems including acoustical absorption, vascularized supply lines, and muti-layered plug-ins. The volume is organized around a second smaller Vertical Tube that extends 28 ft. from floor to ceiling as a three level service core clad in reclaimed myrtle wood. #interior #interiorarchitecture #sanfrancisco #workshop #interstice #intersticearchitects #cesarrubio #cesarrubiophotography
Home Theatre - As one enters the home theatre, it is altogether a different world in itself. In stark contrast to the entire house, the theatre room is engulfed in black. The cosy feel is further accentuated by wood rafters that run along the ceiling and continue down the walls. The theatre is a study in acoustic detailing. Tucked at the back is a small bar area with a blue cabinet designed by us. The wave pattern on the shutters finished with lacquer paint houses a mini fridge and utility. A raised floor level demarcates the bar subtly. The wooden rafters in the seating area help in sound absorption and also hide a door leading to a bathroom.
Home Theatre - As one enters the home theatre, it is altogether a different world in itself. In stark contrast to the entire house, the theatre room is engulfed in black. The cosy feel is further accentuated by wood rafters that run along the ceiling and continue down the walls. The theatre is a study in acoustic detailing. Tucked at the back is a small bar area with a blue cabinet designed by us. The wave pattern on the shutters finished with lacquer paint houses a mini fridge and utility. A raised floor level demarcates the bar subtly. The wooden rafters in the seating area help in sound absorption and also hide a door leading to a bathroom.
The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue 1501 and 1503 Houses Successful sustainable design requires analyzing and planning for local economic and demographic trends. In recent years, both Lawrence, Kansas and Studio 804 have recognized that while the county’s population is growing at a high rate the average household size is dwindling. Comprehensive Lawrence planning documents have anticipated these problems by projecting population growth. According to the city, we have seen medium to high population growth rates over the last two decades, and if this trend continues, we will need housing to accommodate a projected 30 to 60 thousand additional residents by the year 2040. These large population increases become even more significant when you factor in the average household size. As Lawrence wants to avoid outward sprawl, groups such as the nonprofit Community Housing Trust have put forward creative solutions for this county-wide issue. They suggest creating “affordable housing by dividing lots in existing neighborhoods to accommodate two smaller homes.” Increasing urban density in established neighborhoods provides a sustainable way to accommodate a growing population by utilizing existing resources and infrastructure. We have taken the lead in this effort by purchasing one lot and creating a subdivision for the two sustainable houses. This house like every Studio 804 project since 2008 is LEED Platinum certified. The houses are exceptionally airtight, highly insulated and use a highly efficient mechanical system to assure a healthy and comfortable interior environment. The materials are all chosen to avoid the unnecessary use of resources and do not emit toxins by off gassing. All the appliances and fixtures are Energy Star rated. The windows and doors are high performance. The roofing is a highly reflective metal that reduces heat absorption and is recyclable. Studio 804 is a comprehensive one year fully hands on design build experience offered by the University of Kansas Department of Architecture. We are leaders in sustainable design with thirteen LEED Platinum projects and three Passive House certifications. Studio 804 is a not-for profit 501(c)3 corporation whose participants are graduate students committed to the continued research and development of affordable, sustainable and inventive building solutions. We design and build a new building every year. To learn more, visit the Studio 804 website: www.studio804.com.
The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue 1501 and 1503 Houses Successful sustainable design requires analyzing and planning for local economic and demographic trends. In recent years, both Lawrence, Kansas and Studio 804 have recognized that while the county’s population is growing at a high rate the average household size is dwindling. Comprehensive Lawrence planning documents have anticipated these problems by projecting population growth. According to the city, we have seen medium to high population growth rates over the last two decades, and if this trend continues, we will need housing to accommodate a projected 30 to 60 thousand additional residents by the year 2040. These large population increases become even more significant when you factor in the average household size. As Lawrence wants to avoid outward sprawl, groups such as the nonprofit Community Housing Trust have put forward creative solutions for this county-wide issue. They suggest creating “affordable housing by dividing lots in existing neighborhoods to accommodate two smaller homes.” Increasing urban density in established neighborhoods provides a sustainable way to accommodate a growing population by utilizing existing resources and infrastructure. We have taken the lead in this effort by purchasing one lot and creating a subdivision for the two sustainable houses. This house like every Studio 804 project since 2008 is LEED Platinum certified. The houses are exceptionally airtight, highly insulated and use a highly efficient mechanical system to assure a healthy and comfortable interior environment. The materials are all chosen to avoid the unnecessary use of resources and do not emit toxins by off gassing. All the appliances and fixtures are Energy Star rated. The windows and doors are high performance. The roofing is a highly reflective metal that reduces heat absorption and is recyclable. Studio 804 is a comprehensive one year fully hands on design build experience offered by the University of Kansas Department of Architecture. We are leaders in sustainable design with thirteen LEED Platinum projects and three Passive House certifications. Studio 804 is a not-for profit 501(c)3 corporation whose participants are graduate students committed to the continued research and development of affordable, sustainable and inventive building solutions. We design and build a new building every year. To learn more, visit the Studio 804 website: www.studio804.com.