House changes shape to match the weather
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LONDON: British architects have proposed the concept of 'smart' houses
that can metamorphosize into eight different configurations to adapt to
seasonal, meteorological and even astronomical conditions.
For instance, in the summer plan, bedroom one faces east and watches the Sun rise as its inhabitant wakes up. It can then rotate so that the user is constantly in sunlight, while the house generates energy through its solar panels.
The revolutionary house is based on the work of an early 20th century mathematician who discovered a way to dissect a square and rearrange its parts into an equilateral triangle.
The flexibility of the house allows adaptation from winter to summer and day to night by literally moving inside itself. Thick heavy external walls unfold into internal walls allowing glass walls to become facades; doors can become windows, and vice versa.
The layout consists of two bedrooms, an openplan living room and a bathroom, but it too can be adapted to suit the needs of different living situations.
British architects David Grunberg and Daniel Woolfson launched the D Haus company to develop the concept. The shapeshifting home was first conceived as part Grunberg's graduation project.
The design, called 'D Dynamic' , is based on the work of English author and mathematician Henry Dudeney, a leading puzzle creator, wo in 1903 invented a way to cut an equilateral triangle into four pieces that could be rearranged into a square, a conundrum he dubbed the 'Haberdasher's Puzzle' .
Wouldn’t it be great to be able change the shape and position of the walls of your house to go along with your mood, or more practically, the weather? Michael Jantzen‘s transformable M-Velope® is just such a structure, offering an inspired approach to designing smaller and more usable spaces. The 230 sq foot flexible space can be rearranged into various positions by moving the slated wood panels on its steel frame. All homes really should have this capacity – to move, change and morph depending on our needs.
The M-Velope is yet another of Michael Jantzen‘s works that explores how we live. Many of the artist and designer’s projects also incorporate sustainable elements like renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable materials. The M-Velope is made from Accoya,
a new non-toxic treated wood, that is said to be stronger and more
durable than regular lumber. Accoya is FSC-certified wood that is
pressure treated with a solution called acetic anahydride, which comes from acetic acid (basically concentrated vinegar).
The structure can be transformed easily, changing its available light and space. Interior benches provide workspace as well as sleeping platforms, and they can be folded away to open up the whole structure for more room. Ideally, transformable structures such as this would allow us to build smaller homes, thus reducing our environmental footprint. It’s an interesting concept, and naturally we like the innovation, but $100,000 does seem a bit excessive. Neiman Marcus has included this extravagant little structure in their 2008 Christmas Book, and there are only 10 of these hand-built M-Velopes in existence, so get yours fast and in time for the holidays!
+ Michael Jantzen
Read more: M-Velope Transformer House For Sale at Neiman Marcus | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
For instance, in the summer plan, bedroom one faces east and watches the Sun rise as its inhabitant wakes up. It can then rotate so that the user is constantly in sunlight, while the house generates energy through its solar panels.
The revolutionary house is based on the work of an early 20th century mathematician who discovered a way to dissect a square and rearrange its parts into an equilateral triangle.
The flexibility of the house allows adaptation from winter to summer and day to night by literally moving inside itself. Thick heavy external walls unfold into internal walls allowing glass walls to become facades; doors can become windows, and vice versa.
The layout consists of two bedrooms, an openplan living room and a bathroom, but it too can be adapted to suit the needs of different living situations.
British architects David Grunberg and Daniel Woolfson launched the D Haus company to develop the concept. The shapeshifting home was first conceived as part Grunberg's graduation project.
The design, called 'D Dynamic' , is based on the work of English author and mathematician Henry Dudeney, a leading puzzle creator, wo in 1903 invented a way to cut an equilateral triangle into four pieces that could be rearranged into a square, a conundrum he dubbed the 'Haberdasher's Puzzle' .
Wouldn’t it be great to be able change the shape and position of the walls of your house to go along with your mood, or more practically, the weather? Michael Jantzen‘s transformable M-Velope® is just such a structure, offering an inspired approach to designing smaller and more usable spaces. The 230 sq foot flexible space can be rearranged into various positions by moving the slated wood panels on its steel frame. All homes really should have this capacity – to move, change and morph depending on our needs.
The M-Velope is yet another of Michael Jantzen‘s works that explores how we live. Many of the artist and designer’s projects also incorporate sustainable elements like renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable materials. The M-Velope is made from Accoya,
a new non-toxic treated wood, that is said to be stronger and more
durable than regular lumber. Accoya is FSC-certified wood that is
pressure treated with a solution called acetic anahydride, which comes from acetic acid (basically concentrated vinegar).The structure can be transformed easily, changing its available light and space. Interior benches provide workspace as well as sleeping platforms, and they can be folded away to open up the whole structure for more room. Ideally, transformable structures such as this would allow us to build smaller homes, thus reducing our environmental footprint. It’s an interesting concept, and naturally we like the innovation, but $100,000 does seem a bit excessive. Neiman Marcus has included this extravagant little structure in their 2008 Christmas Book, and there are only 10 of these hand-built M-Velopes in existence, so get yours fast and in time for the holidays!
+ Michael Jantzen
Read more: M-Velope Transformer House For Sale at Neiman Marcus | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
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