THE NESTLIGHT HOUSE
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Study Course
Semester: XIII - 1st y Master
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Typology: Housing
Date: 20.01.2025
Individual Work
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Foucs: Sustainability, House design, Traditional architecture, Natural materiality,
Low emissions, Elegance
The Concept
The design draws inspiration from traditional building methods, emphasizing natural materials such as straw, wood, and reclaimed brick. It reflects the classic Scandinavian layout, with a central fireplace serving as the heart of the home. The primary goal is to create architecture that feels both familiar and rooted in tradition, blending scale and heritage seamlessly. The composition of the houses is characterized by a static yet harmonious design, with pillars aligned in a precise 3-meter grid. The roof, strikingly steep with a nearly 58-degree slope, stands out as an unconventional feature. This bold design choice was driven by the intention to incorporate skylights at the apex, which ultimately become a defining element of the building’s architecture. The structures and their orientation evoke the charm of a small village, centered around a garden that becomes the project’s focal point. Every room connects to this garden, with circulation pathways designed to revolve around it, allowing social spaces to open directly onto the greenery. The buildings are constructed using GluLam wood, wooden cladding, reclaimed brick flooring, clay, and a straw-thatched roof, reminiscent of Viking longhouses. The interior showcases these materials, offering inhabitants a chance to appreciate their natural beauty. Aligned with the principles of sustainable architecture, the project incorporates Design for Disassembly (DfD) technology and embraces circular construction practices. It strives for minimal carbon emissions, with the straw roof playing a pivotal role due to its carbon-neutral properties and excellent thermal and fire-resistant qualities. Estimated LCA calculations indicated embodied carbon of 5,062 kgCO2eq/m2a.
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