Program/ Nature Dwelling
Concept/ Bringing nature in
Materials/ Wood, grass, glass, steel
Location/ Venice, California
Design/ 2010
Hypothetically situated along the canals in Venice, this dwelling shapes both interior and exterior space by reiterating nature. Like a nest, it's elevated such that the habitants can see a panorama of the surrounding environment. Unlike its modern predecessors, this house provides a comfortable space within.
• Reiteration of natural ecosystem
• Maximization of natural light
• Roof garden
• Viewscapes
• Natural venitilation
• Operable heating and cooling
• Solar paneling