marco bernardini: age house

external view

designed by architect marco bernardini, ‘age house’ is a volume that is placed in the section of a hill, creating a partial hypogeum structure.

the structure is made from materials that blend well into the surrounding environment.

the dwelling is obtained by using the height difference between the terraces. the roof acquires the profile of a terrace, thus creating a natural, grassy cover for the house which aids in improving the structure’s overall micro-climate, reducing energy costs and regulating rainwater storage.

the structure’s placement accommodates a grassy green roof which aids in controlling the dwelling’s overall micro-climate

considered an example of bioclimatic architecture, it reduces the utilization of heating systems, enhancing the efficiency of the exchanges between house and environment. taking advantage of its position and construction materials, this house obtains a high living comfort with a minimum use of resources. a dry stone wall goes into the building, becoming the spine of the home’s construction, thus the house blends into its surroundings utilizing materials drawing from the immediate natural landscape.

internal view

front view

front view

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plan

plan

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