The Back Country House X LTD Architecture ($CALL) is a dream come true for those looking to escape the rat race, but still, have the comforts of home. The Back Country House is located in a secluded bush clad site in beautiful New Zealand. It plays on the styles of a back country hut by comprising living, cooking and eating into a single volume, while the sleeping and bathing areas are located in a separate lean-to area. All of the areas are open to each other and the living areas fully open on two sides providing intimacy as well as a connection with the outdoors. Additional features include outdoor/indoor spaces, outdoor bathing and fire, passive heating and ventilation, and use of corrugated roofing to enhance the hut aesthetic. A perfect home.
I’ve loved the idea of prefab homes for a number of years and some of my favorites are created by LivingHomes out of California. The company was started by Steve Glenn who wanted to create prefabricated homes that “feature modern form and functionality and an unprecedented level of healthy/sustainability materials and energy systems”. He uses […]