Anyone who lives in a big city may have dreamed of moving elsewhere and living isolated, in a house among the trees or on a deserted beach. During the pandemic and the endless months of quarantine, many more may have had this same idea. As romantic and seductive as this may seem, however, living deep in nature comes with some important practical challenges. Rarely would anyone give up the little comforts they are used to, like turning on a faucet or charging their cell phone. If the location is, in fact, remote, it may not have electricity, drinking water, gas, sewage, or solid waste collection. But there remain several possibilities for a life with comfort and without neighbors. What are the main solutions to enable this and how can an architectural project provide an off-the-grid life?
Vista Residence / Anacapa
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Architects: Anacapa
- Area: 2500 ft²
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Professionals: Richard Scibird, Ashley & Vance Engineering
25 Projects Merged into the Diverse Landscape of California
Located in the western region of the United States, the state of California is the most populous state and the third-largest — it includes some of the most populated cities of the country such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach and Oakland.
23 Beautiful Ways to Save Space With Sliding Doors
With a clean and elegant appearance, sliding doors improve the lighting and ventilation of a space.
They also provide several advantages when it comes to design: they frame stunning views and emphasize nature. On the other hand, when using them as an enclosure it is possible to generate a greater fluidity between the interior and exterior spaces, creating an illusion of a larger space.
If you are looking for ideas on how to incorporate sliding doors into your project, keep reading on for 23 impressive examples.
Off-Grid Guest House / Anacapa
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Architects: Anacapa
- Area: 800 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Ben Riddering, FireOrb, Fleetwood, Jayson Home, Lindsey Adelman
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Professionals: Curtis Homes