edgeland house by bercy chen studio
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'edgeland house' by bercy chen studio
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developed by american berry chen architecture studio, the 'edgeland residence in austin, texas 'is located on a rehabilitated
brownfield site, re-interpreted as of one of the oldest housing typologies in north america - the native american pit house.
typically sunken, the building takes advantage of the earth’s mass to maintain thermal comfort throughout the year.
the residential home's relationship to the landscape both in terms of approach as well as building performance involves
an insulating green roof and a seven‐foot excavation ‐ raising awareness about a diminishing natural landscape and its finite
resources by creating a balance between the surrounding industrial zone and the natural river residing on opposite side of the site.
both visually and functionally, edgeland residence touches on architecture as site‐specific installation art and as an extension
of the landscape. the program is broken up into two separate pavilions, for the living and sleeping quarters, and requires
direct contact with the outside elements to pass from one to the other.
designboom had anticipated this project in september 2010.
entrance view
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an insulative green roof and a 7‐foot excavation‐ gaining benefits from the earth’s mass to help it stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
such an architectural setting presents an opportunity for maximum energy efficiency when combined with high performance systems such as the integrated
hydronic HVAC system. the mechanical system combines: hydronic heating and a green roof for maximum energy efficiency.
view from backyard
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pool view - patio
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patio
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view from the patio
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interior configuration
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interior views, facade detail
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plan view
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north elevation
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east elevation
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section
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It’s a delight to see a house so well integrated in the environment ! But not only is it eco concerned it’s also a cutting edge architecture that actually seems extremely confortable to live in… Loving it
I agree – not your typical enviro-friendly goofiness, this is a good strong piece of design from all aspects
A beauty. Roof edge steel is beautiful. A wonderful design that would be very interesting to live in.
Love the fact that it is so well integrated into the environment and that you can hardly see the house at the front. But the pointy swimming pool with overhanging roofs is just aweful, such sharp corners. You feel like being stabbed!
great!!!
This looks to be a wonderful design. The light quality and openness of the design is a refreshing change to other earth homes. The trailer I understand but why not add the space to the house Airstream really seems to be out of place and not as thoughtful as the remainder of the design. (Strange comes to mind.) The big question is where are the cars parked? I like this building a lot.