The Passive Roost House Would Be Perched on Spindly Legs in the Highlands
Amelia Roblin — February 11, 2014 — Eco
References: benoitchalland & dezeen
What the Roost House presents is an opportunity to have a cozy domestic life in a peculiar package. This playful project is for a timber-clad home that stands precariously upon a system of apparently spindly stilts. Proposed for a site amid the Scottish highlands, this delightful domicile has several features that elevate it above your average residence.
Benoit Challand's lofty cottage may have rural and rustic characteristics about its design; however, the technologies integrated would be cutting-edge. A wind turbine is integrated into the open framework and solar panels cover the slanted roofs. Keeping to passive house standards, the eco-friendly Roost House would be a comfortable refuge in the hills year-round. You would not want to leave its shelter and spectacular views -- honestly, it might be physically difficult to do so.
Benoit Challand's lofty cottage may have rural and rustic characteristics about its design; however, the technologies integrated would be cutting-edge. A wind turbine is integrated into the open framework and solar panels cover the slanted roofs. Keeping to passive house standards, the eco-friendly Roost House would be a comfortable refuge in the hills year-round. You would not want to leave its shelter and spectacular views -- honestly, it might be physically difficult to do so.
Trend Themes
1. Timber Clad Homes - The trend of constructing homes with timber cladding provides opportunities for innovative eco-friendly designs.
2. Passive House Standards - The trend of building homes that meet passive house standards offers potential for sustainable and energy-efficient architectural solutions.
3. Integration of Renewable Energy - The trend of integrating wind turbines and solar panels into home design creates opportunities for self-sufficient and environmentally friendly living.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore innovative designs using timber cladding and passive house standards.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the integration of wind turbines and solar panels into residential buildings.
3. Sustainable Living - The sustainable living industry can offer products and services that cater to the demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient homes.
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