This is the new extension portion of a cottage house in Venice, California, which was designed by Canadian architects Bricault Design. The ground level of the extension features large glass doors that swing open to a grassy courtyard, while the exterior cladding is part cedar batten and part greenery comprised of native plants and vegetables. It's a striking combination of natural materials.
Bricault Design was tasked with creating a space that blends the interior and exterior while eliminating the need for air conditioning. The staircase helps accomplish this by doubling as a cooling chimney to allow breezes to pass throughout the home.
All the landscaping is nurtured with captured rainwater and recycled domestic grey water. And the green roof sports a solar photovoltaic array that is, apparently, sufficient to meet the needs of the homeowners. Other green features include: radiant infloor heating, low-flush toilets, low-VOC paints and finishes, cork rubber flooring, formaldehyde free cabinetry, and LED lighting.
Noticed at Inhabitat; more photos and floor plans at Dezeen.
Now we’re talking! Amazing project!
Please note that the green wall and roof were designed and installed by Rich Grigsby, The Great Outdoors, Topanga CA.
That’s funky. I like.