The C House and Cabin

The design of the Cabin was heavily based upon the design principles found in the C House with many different techniques found to improve the quality of the space and overall design of the Cabin.

Aspect of Site:

The aspect of the site was important in the C House and therefore made important in the Cabin, in both designs the room placement was strategically thought out and executed. Allowing for both natural light to be used and natural heat to be harnessed. The aspect of the site makes the design more environmentally friendly and offers a simple alternative to high carbon emissions for some homes.

Building Layout:

Both buildings base their living quarters around the main outdoor areas, with the C House having the main living area in the outdoor room whilst the Cabin allows for the outdoor room to be extended into the Cabin living areas with opening glass doors. The positioning of the outdoor rooms also offer great views and help the design harness all that is in their surroundings.

In both design the public and private spaces are sectioned off to create an experience that is both delightful and practical. In both design each level offers a different purpose for its living areas, and in both a high emphasis is based on public living areas and private living areas. The top floor in both designs is the principle key living area for the main occupants, and in both designs the private living areas on the upper floor have a successful divide between the public bellow.

Materials:

Throughout both designs materials are similar and often very simple. The use of naturalistic materials allows for both an environmental filter, but also a delightful experience to made in the design. The natural materials offer a green house positive outlook on building and allow for the building to age with it's surroundings adding character for the inhabitants.

Glass in both designs were key in allowing for the extension of the environment into the living areas, both designs harness this and add to the three virtues of design successfully.