Some of the most picturesque projects are those built in the mountains; the rustic cabin wrapped with a floor-to-ceiling glass panel that overlooks the snow-covered trees. Visually, the architecture exudes an enchanting feeling, but is it truly a habitable space? When houses are built on an elevation of 3,000 meters, installing a fire element alone is not efficient or sustainable. Spaces on such altitudes or particular geographic locations require to be treated thoroughly, beginning with the architecture itself. Whether it's through hydronic in-floor heating systems or wall-mounted chimneys, this interior focus explores how even the most extreme winter conditions did not get in the way of ensuring optimum thermal comfort.
Aiste Rakauskaite Photography
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Arctic Architecture: 17 Projects that Explore Different Heating Techniques in Interior Spaces
https://www.archdaily.com/973938/arctic-architecture-17-projects-that-explore-different-heating-techniques-in-interior-spacesDima Stouhi
Farmers Circle / DO Architects
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Architects: DO Architects
- Area: 550 m²
- Year: 2020
https://www.archdaily.com/971585/farmers-circle-do-architectsAndreas Luco