May 11, 2004

more prefab

there’s a nice article on sfgate about more stylishly designed prefab houses, particularly featuring the glide house, which is not only prefab and relatively cheap, but supposed to be relatively green as well. it’s designed to use solar panels and have a nice breeze provide for ventilation, and could even operate off the grid if necessary.

the glide house is designed to collaborate with nature. through the use of the sliding glass wall and the opposite operable clerestory windows above the storage bar, breezes are maximized and indirect lighting minimizes the need for electric lighting. depending on the location, the house can have solar panels or a wind generator, or a hybrid system. the exterior walls are made of cor-ten steel to blend in with the context and be mainenance-free.

perfect for, say, venice beach! or maybe even the bay area, right?

Posted at May 11, 2004 9:39 PM
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