Terragon
The proposal of a 100 mile house is a reflection of our increasing awareness of the fact that how we choose to live our lives has a substantial ecological footprint. Everything we do and consume requires space; and we consume too much.
Our response to this is Terragon: a prototype for not only consuming less, but also for having more by re-using what has already been taken and using land efficiently to create a productive family dwelling.
The curved exterior walls provide an organic circulation from inside and out, and are constructed using bent laminated columns with structurally insulated panel infill and clad with wrecked automotive sheet metal. At the core of the house is a terrarium, for a variety of native plant species, and a free standing millwork bedroom with bedding and space for two children. A boardwalk, similar to those of the many trails on west coast, winds above the sunken floor of the central terrarium to the water closet and secluded master bedroom.
Gabion pillars define the main entry utilizing nearby mountain highway rockfall and stones gathered during site excavation. Salvaged timber provides fir columns and beams, with tongue and groove decking, to support an insulated panel green roof. Floor to ceiling glass in select locations and a large skylight flood the interior with natural light.
At the front of the property is an informal urban park, complete with seating and shade, encouraging neighbours to meet and interact with the residents and each other. The rear yard holds enough space for a single car, a lawn and a vegetable garden.
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