The structure of an apartment or a structure in the middle of the forest requires meticulous planning. You not only have to consult the local zoning department, but also find out the logistics of materials, workers and devices. However, if the customer is open to the idea, some architects recommend something near a turnkey affair. Maybe like the Prefab of the Whidbey puzzle, it could turn out.
This fascinating endeavor to Wittman Estes is approaching the things that take care of the lavish surroundings of the place. The location leads us to the Whidbey Island of the state of Washington. Sources confirm that the construction follows environmentally friendly practices to ensure that the existing ecosystem is not affected. According to what we can judge, it also contains indications of tiny living life.
Residences of a modest size often show the ingenuity of the studio responsible for the project. The trick is to design a blueprint with an optimal layout in order to meet essential amenities and some extras. The Prefab of Whidbey Puzzle has several units associated with covered cedar decks.
In some sections in wood, the outer is covered with full wedding in order to illuminate the interior in a natural way during the day. Used lighting throws a soft glow to improve the cosiness of its volumes. Wood also appears on the ceiling, walls and floors to establish a coherent motif with the forest.
Other remarkable sustainability elements are a 4.1 kW sun structure, hydronic warming and hydronic cooling. Elsewhere, a rainwater collection container is based on filters to provide clean water for irrigation of the interior. The Prefab of Whidbey Puzzle is also based on a smart home system in order to actively monitor energy consumption and climate control.
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Images with the kind permission of Andrew Pogue/Wittman Estes