ELEMENT HOUSE
A double panel system encompasses an internal home, creating a threshold or a breezeway, where the elements can interact for each season. This was inspired by Hajjar’s breezeway technique that he added between his homes and garages. The outer layer of panels are continuous and can fold into the wall when not in use. The second layer of panels are barred metal individual elements and are capable of rotating. Additionally, a mesh screen is fixed to the roof on the very exterior. Depicted on the “north” facade, or the street view, shows the home in summer, where only the second layer of panels are in use, with outermost screen lowered to distill sunlight or fire. In the springtime, depicted on the east facade, the screen rolls up and the metal panels are free to open and close, letting in fresh air. Next, on the west facade of the model shows the building in fall. The outer panels slide out to insulate the house and make clear boundaries to separate the home with earth. Lastly, during the winter, both panels fold up to shield off snow or water, which is shown on the south facade. The inner home can then keep a warm temperature during the cold months and remove furniture from the threshold. This element house design is to appear different for every season, acclimating to the weather conditions and adjusting for the family that resides in it.
2020 Hajjar Memorial Scholarship | Runner-up