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Christopher Polly Architect: The project simply and directly extrapolates existing formal qualities in plan and section, with extension of key existing materials and finishes to retain some memory of its previous incarnation – while providing a significantly expanded series of connected interior volumes that harness access to sunlight, ventilation and views of tree canopies, sky and district beyond.

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Significant parts of the of the existing structure were consciously retained to reduce its carbon input. Use was made of recycled Blackbutt timber externally and internally; high-performance glazing to reduce heat loads; external retractable blind to control northern solar access and heat gain; substantial wall and ceiling thermal insulation; energy efficient lights and appliances and water-saving fittings.

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Arch Daily: Designed by Polla Bauer and András Ónodi, this building with its sharp contour and discrete elegance at the same time stands out immediately from the neighbourhood… The generous geometrical design is combined with a similarly elegant way of choosing the materials. The dark sheet metal cover on the roof and the large format panels cladding the facade provide for a homogeneous impression. These appear as a frame along the roof line and running downwards along the shorter facade. This strong highlighting is in stark contrast to the white plaster surfaces. The rigorous tectonics is tamed by the wooden padding.

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via Bauer Polla

Terry & Terry Architecture: This project is an addition to and remodel of an existing mid century ranch house. It was designed for a retired couple, who desired a single-story home with open, accessible space. The addition, located in the rear garden area, is connected to the original structure by way of a transparent hallway that allows the garden to extend into the core of the house.

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The addition comprises two floating volumes. The first is the bedroom wing/volume, which is located on the west side of the house. The existing bedroom volume was extended toward the rear in the form of a wood tube to accommodate an additional bedroom. This bedroom volume opens out to the garden.

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“The house does not rely on external technologies like photovoltaics, wind turbines, or solar thermal hot water systems; instead, its high performance is almost entirely a function of its design. At first glance, however, it is the aesthetics of the house that immediately set it apart. While it may be an example of cutting-edge green design, the Hudson Passive Project has the easy appearance of the old stone barns common to the region.”

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via The Hudson Passive Project

Dwell: …this is just a big shotgun house: a single gable that runs from end to end without any beams and was efficient to build. I knew I could get 60 floor joists that were exactly the same and 60 roof trusses that were exactly the same and that I could create a shape that would remain true.

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For the exterior and roof, Ewing chose Una-Clad corrugated-steel siding. The material, more commonly found on commercial buildings, is lightweight, durable, easy to maintain, and recyclable.

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In James Howard Kunstler’s view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of places not worth caring about.

FASA AG: “…supplied with more than 50% by solar energy. The ENERGETIKhaus100® is the most consistent solar house without oil, gas or heat pump system.”

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“In an intelligent interplay of solar architecture, large-scale solar thermal plant, a central long-term heat storage, massive ecological construction materials for insulation and are covered 90-100% of the heat demand for heating and hot water from the building by solar energy. The rest provides a stove with heat exchanger and also serves as a safety package – a solution with charm.”

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“The future owner of a ENERGETIKhaus100 ® save annually up to 3000 liters of heating oil or comparable amounts of gas or electricity. This not only saves money but also the environment and makes it independent of rising energy prices. The CO2 emissions of ENERGETIKhaus100® goes to zero. “Independent Living in Style” is the motto of the house owner.”

Located in Oberwiesenthal Saxony Germany.

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