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House of Nature
The House of Nature, situated in Spruce Meadow, Lijiang, China, offers people with a 50m2 serene retreat immersed in nature. The design centers on two interrelated concepts in residence: “dwelling with nature” and “activity versus tranquility.” The lower level serves as an open activity area for intimate contact with nature and sunlight, while the upper level functions as a rest zone for rest, privacy, and meditation.
Inspired by traditional Chinese post-and-lintel wood framing, the structure retains the characteristics of minimal material usage, pre-assembly capability, and high resilience. Constructed from local spruce timber, its modular design facilitates reuse, low embodied carbon, cost control, and adaptable expansion per site conditions and needs. Prefabricated joints enable shop manufacture, rapid on-site assembly by local contractors, and full recycling. Column footings elevate the structure above ground, minimizing site impact and avoiding ground moisture.
The structure also works as part of furniture system that adapts to diverse scenarios through sliding, retracting, and custom configurations. Prefabricated service units integrate kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electricity, and retractable furniture, saving space and facilitating maintenance.
The ground floor and clerestory feature operable door-window systems, enabling seamless indoor-outdoor connections, natural ventilation in hot days and keeping warm air in cold days. Rainwater is collected through the funnel roof; graywater is stored in a buried tank for flush use; and the septic system is equipped on site to deal with wastewater. The tapered envelope provides self-shading at the bottom and uses structural insulated panels + insulated glazing to form a rigid and continuous insulation which minimizes the heating consumption. The charred wood cladding resists decay and renders a dark texture harmonized with the context.
Ultimately, the House of Nature aims to foster profound dialogue and interaction between people and the nature.
Inspired by traditional Chinese post-and-lintel wood framing, the structure retains the characteristics of minimal material usage, pre-assembly capability, and high resilience. Constructed from local spruce timber, its modular design facilitates reuse, low embodied carbon, cost control, and adaptable expansion per site conditions and needs. Prefabricated joints enable shop manufacture, rapid on-site assembly by local contractors, and full recycling. Column footings elevate the structure above ground, minimizing site impact and avoiding ground moisture.
The structure also works as part of furniture system that adapts to diverse scenarios through sliding, retracting, and custom configurations. Prefabricated service units integrate kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electricity, and retractable furniture, saving space and facilitating maintenance.
The ground floor and clerestory feature operable door-window systems, enabling seamless indoor-outdoor connections, natural ventilation in hot days and keeping warm air in cold days. Rainwater is collected through the funnel roof; graywater is stored in a buried tank for flush use; and the septic system is equipped on site to deal with wastewater. The tapered envelope provides self-shading at the bottom and uses structural insulated panels + insulated glazing to form a rigid and continuous insulation which minimizes the heating consumption. The charred wood cladding resists decay and renders a dark texture harmonized with the context.
Ultimately, the House of Nature aims to foster profound dialogue and interaction between people and the nature.
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