CONTRIBUTORS:
Ann Nguyen Sydney Sinclair Marla Stephens PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION: Research and concept development Digital modeling Analytical diagrams House assembly axonometric |
CONTEXT:
The HollerHaus is crafted from the Appalachian idea that the porch is the central gathering place within a home. The HollerHaus seeks to modernize this notion, transforming the idea of the porch into being the ‘hearth of the home’. The concept of the Southern porch is derived from the symbiotic connection between the environment and the community. All spaces encompass the central porch in a modular fashion, generating an inward-looking space that emphasizes this relationship. The home has a minimal impact on the environment and is ideal for any rural terrain because it is situated on stilts. It perches itself above the landscape, creating a juxtaposition between the orthogonal construction and the organic environment. ASSEMBLY: The design is composed of two prefabricated modules, each holding the secondary floors and walls in a folded assembly on the exterior facade of each module. Once situated on the site, one facade from each module will unfold to double the floor space, then unfold again to position the secondary walls. The four folding floors, each measuring 3.2 meters by 9 meters, allow for optimal floor space while remaining compact during transportation. The glass folding doors that form the porch are then assembled on the site. The rectangular porch serves as a moldable threshold that can activate and deactivate various spaces within the home. The roof is broken up into four components that can then fold in half and be transported on top of the two main modules. MATERIALS: The HollerHaus is self-sufficient; it utilizes renewable energy sources, such as solar panels that provide all home electricity. The home is insulated using icynene insulation, a spray foam made of water and castor oil. It is environmentally friendly and repels pests. An embedded gutter system collects water that feeds into a filtration and disinfection tank. The water is then redistributed back throughout the house as potable water. The form of the folding roofs works to funnel and capture as much rainwater as possible. HollerHaus utilizes local and sustainably sourced materials. The exterior facade is laminated with shou sugi ban wood siding, an ancient Japanese technique that chars the wood protecting the construction from insects and rot. |