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| Flexible Wooden Fort Bends and Shapes to Suit the User Posted: 19 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT
This organic-looking structure is the perfect place for kids (or adults) to get away from the world for a while. The Knit Fort got its name from the way it is constructed; the hardwood pieces held together with rubber cord make it look almost like it has been knitted from fabric.
The walls of the little house are flexible thanks to their unique construction and can be moved and shaped into different configurations to suit the tastes of the inhabitants. Designed by Matt Gagnon, the Knit Fort is as much for adults as it is for kids.
The structure’s unique construction method allows for plenty of natural light to shine in. Spaces between each wooden block let in rays of sunshine, illuminating the entire interior space.
According to Gagnon, the structure can be used indoors or outdoors, as a fort, sunshade, conference room, or even a room within a room indoors. The construction method makes it easy to scale the structure up or down, depending on needs, by simply adding or subtracting columns to give the end user a completely customized place to play or work. Keep Going - Check Out These Great Related Dornob Articles: |
| Almost Invisible: Secluded Green Home Buried in Hillside Posted: 18 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT
A grassy hillside flows right onto the roof of a vacation home that sleeps up to eighteen people, located the Dominican Republic. In fact, from a distance, you might not even be able to tell that there’s an artificial structure looking out onto the forest. Chilean architecture firm VASHO made use of the natural insulating properties of the earth for the energy-efficient RD House to keep it at a stable temperature year-round.
The rock that was removed from the hillside to make way for the 5,381-square-foot house was reused later in the construction process. Spacious terraces disguised by the walkable green roofs contain shady lounging spots as well as a rectangular built-in jacuzzi.
“The act of burying the house in the hill not only touches the aesthetic aspect but also the sustainable aspect,” says VASHO. “The green roof allows for more insulation as far as direct heat from the sun is concerned. Its rear face is in contact with the rock of the hill creating a cooling phenomenon known as thermal inertia that consists of a basic physical action; the temperature of a body of lesser volume equals that of a greater volume when these two bodies are in contact.”
Each bedroom has its own bathroom, study, living room and kitchen, while many of the common areas are open to the fresh air as is common in most local architecture. The house is designed to be a second home for occasional summertime use. Keep Going - Check Out These Great Related Dornob Articles: |
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