Providence, RI
A one bedroom, free-standing house near a golf course in Nevada, for a client restricted to a wheelchair. The house abides by the regulations of the American Disabilities Act (ADA). While the provided parcel is large, a compact house was chosen to make it easier for accessibility as well as more efficient to heat and cool. The structure is placed near the street with the rest of the site untouched. Nevada's hot and dry climate makes it difficult to create a sustainable space. The largest issue is the shortage of water in the region; in response, the roof is designed as a rainwater collection system and stores it in the sculptural basin that occupies the center of the house. This can not only be used for grey water within the house but also provides passive cooling in the summer as the water evaporates. The shape of the roof allows hot air to rise and vent out of the house while the wind scoops capture and cool the southern, summer breeze. The southern facade is made up of a stone wall with a garden in the center that keeps the house in shade. The northern facade is a curved glass wall providing panoramic views of the landscape.
Status: School Project