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Sustainable Desert Home
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Sustainable Desert Home
Israel
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
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The goal was to create a simple, eco-friendly, energy-efficient, single-family home that creates seamless indoor/outdoor living and blends into its desert surroundings, providing incredible views of the natural environment. The space is designed for an older couple to enjoy quiet spaces to sleep, study and write, as well as for private, dedicated space for family and guests. One of the main objectives was to create a climate-responsive design that limits the use of the planet’s resources and makes the home self-sustaining.
Nestled between the mountains and the Dead Sea, Desert Home is partially sheltered and well-positioned to utilize cross ventilation techniques and natural cooling and heating systems. The building’s form was created by carving outdoor, covered spaces from the rectangular volume to maximize the indoor-outdoor connection, which is emphasized by continuous floor tile covering the entire house and yard. This porcelain tile flooring ensures that the spaces remain cool. The thick walls are heavily insulated for energy efficiency as white, sand stucco on the outer surfaces reflect the intense desert sun. To blend in with the surroundings, the exterior stucco responds to the color of the mountains, and a rust-colored finish is used for recessed areas.
On the interior, sun-drenched rooms take in the colors of nature and echo off the minimalist white walls and help maintain comfortable interior temperatures. The upper level is the homeowners’ sleeping quarters, while the lower level contains a large library and separate living space for guests and family. The home features a solar system and indoor-outdoor spaces which include a covered entry patio, balcony, and large hosting terrace located off the living room. This simple, eco-friendly home allows the homeowners to have a quiet life of studying, writing, and family.
Nestled between the mountains and the Dead Sea, Desert Home is partially sheltered and well-positioned to utilize cross ventilation techniques and natural cooling and heating systems. The building’s form was created by carving outdoor, covered spaces from the rectangular volume to maximize the indoor-outdoor connection, which is emphasized by continuous floor tile covering the entire house and yard. This porcelain tile flooring ensures that the spaces remain cool. The thick walls are heavily insulated for energy efficiency as white, sand stucco on the outer surfaces reflect the intense desert sun. To blend in with the surroundings, the exterior stucco responds to the color of the mountains, and a rust-colored finish is used for recessed areas.
On the interior, sun-drenched rooms take in the colors of nature and echo off the minimalist white walls and help maintain comfortable interior temperatures. The upper level is the homeowners’ sleeping quarters, while the lower level contains a large library and separate living space for guests and family. The home features a solar system and indoor-outdoor spaces which include a covered entry patio, balcony, and large hosting terrace located off the living room. This simple, eco-friendly home allows the homeowners to have a quiet life of studying, writing, and family.
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