Sunbathed small wooden studio in calm forest near Barcelona
Tasked with building a tiny studio in the hills outside Barcelona, architect Pablo Serrano Elorduy (of Dom Arquitectura) created an all-wooden shelter stunning in its simplicity, efficient thanks to smart design. http://www.dom-arquitectura.com The orientation takes advantage of Spanish sun for heating: large windows open the South side to winter sun; protective shading blocks direct summer sun. Serrano cut small windows into the North side (even though the steep hillside blocks any views) so that temperature and pressure differences produce natural cross ventilation and cooling during summer months. Prefab construction assured minimal waste of building materials and more importantly, provided a continuous layer of insulation (natural biodegradable wood fiber with an extra breathable layer to minimize internal condensation). By eliminating thermal bridges, the home is up to 80% more efficient in climate control than a conventional build. The building’s timber was sourced from the Catalan Pyrenees (just 2 hours away) from PEFC- certified forests. The exterior is finished in autoclaved-treated fir wood, the interior finishes are 3-layered plywood and pine, with the non-visible stuff (e.g. backs of cabinets) a more affordable OSB. The studio is just 76 square meters (818 square feet), but the open plan makes the space feel large. Currently it’s being used as an office for two, but, complete with wooden bathroom and shower (lacking only a kitchen), it was built to be easily transformed into a small home. Water is captured from the roof and surrounding pavement and stored in 7 water tanks (holding up to 10 cubic meters of water) which is used for watering the very large, organic kitchen garden lower on the hill. Original story: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/sunbathed-small-wooden-studio-in-calm-forest-near-barcelona/
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it Touches me when I heard. When we cut a tree
We plant another -
Beautiful,also as a small house
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I find this project really lovely, especially because the most used material is wood or wood based. I'm working with wood also, because I'm a co owner in a builder company. We build a lot of wood constructions and etc...
So My question is, can You tell me please, what layers are under the floor, and what kind of material was applied as a final layer?
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Jesus this would make me enjoy an office job haha =)
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To dwell within so much exposed wood... Why the smell alone, would have to be healthy.
i get this feeling each time i visit a lumber & hardware store. But to be able to smell it daily, and without having to drop the cash before you get out... now that's really got to be good for ones health, wealth, & finance. -gilpin 8-7-16 -
amazing place. I love such small houses that you fell like your home.
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Wooooww creo este es de los mejor videos que has subido 😍 hi from mexico
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I love the feeling of the house and that it is mostly wood. I miss the bedroom though...
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That interior glass front door, with the wooden exterior door is a neat setup -- light and views when it's occupied and insulation and protection when it's not.
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combien le terrain ? et les autorisations ? dommage pas de panneaux solaires sur le toit !
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Nice design, but where are the plants? Where is the greenhouse? How do you grow tropical plants in Winter, or start seeds. And what is the chance that that steep hill that is it build upon will not collapse in heavy rain or earth quake?
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wonderful architecture due to its simplicity.
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I like the porch
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perfecto
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I love all the houses you show from Spain. Very nice studio though
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Really nice!
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I love and want this house : /
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Beautiful
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Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
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If that is an office, then apparently it is possible to live in an office. Nice house.
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