Infiniski Manifesto House
Curacaví / Chile / 2009
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The Manifesto house represents the Infiniski concept and its potential: bioclimatic
design, recycled, reused materials, non polluting constructive systems, integration of
renewable energy.
The project relies on a bioclimatic architecture adapting the form and positioning of
the house to its energetic needs. The project is based on a prefabricated and modular
design allowing a cheaper and faster constructive method. This modular system also
allows thinking the coherence of the house with possible future modifications or
enlargements in order to adapt easily to the evolving needs of the client.
The house, of 160m2 is divided in two levels and uses 3 recycled maritime containers
as structure. A container cut in two parts on the first level is used as the support
structure for the containers on the second level. This structure in the form a bridge
creates an extra space in between the container structure, isolated with thermo glass
panels. As a consequence with only 90m2 worth of container, the project generates a
total 160m2, maximizing and reducing significantly the use of extra building materials.
This structure in the form of a bridge, responds to the bioclimatic needs of the house-
Form follows Energy - and offers an effective natural ventilation system. It also helps to
take full advantage of the house´s natural surroundings, natural light and landscape
views.
Like if it had a second skin, the house “dresses and undresses” itself, thanks to
ventilated external solar covers on walls and roof, depending on its need for natural
solar heating. The house uses two types of covers or “skin”: wooden panels coming
from sustainable forests on one side and recycled mobile pallets on the other. The
pallets can open themselves in winter to allow the sun to heat the metal surface of the
container walls and close themselves in summer to protect the house from the heat.
This skin also serves as an exterior esthetic finishing helping the house to better
integrate in its environment.
Both exterior and interior use up to 85% of recycled, reused and eco-friendly materials:
recycled cellulose and cork for insulation, recycled aluminum, iron and wood, noble
wood coming from sustainable forests, ecological painting, eco-label ceramics…
Thanks to its bioclimatic design and to the installation of alternative energy systems
the house achieves 70% autonomy.
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The Manifesto house represents the Infiniski concept and its potential: bioclimatic design, recycled, reused materials, non polluting constructive systems, integration of renewable energy. The project relies on a bioclimatic architecture adapting the form and positioning of the house to its energetic needs. The project is based on a prefabricated and modular design allowing a cheaper and faster constructive method. This modular system also allows thinking the coherence of the house with...
- Year 2009
- Main structure Wood
- Contractor Infiniski
- Status Completed works
- Type Single-family residence / Interior Design
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