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ROOF STRUCTURE

roof structure-grounding+elements

I built a shed roof for this house. I chose the shed roof because it can prevent thepoolingofwater.Asteepslopeshedroofingallowsforeasywaterorsnow drainageanditiseffectivewatershedding. by installing a skylight on a shed-style roof to introduce natural light into the home, and having the right balance of natural and energy-efficient electricity,lightingcouldbebetterforourhealth. Iaddedsomewoodenstickstoincreasethethicknessoftheroof,pretendingto be a timber roof. A timber roof is an effective way to reduce heat loss and save moneyonenergybillsandreduceoverallgreenhousegas(GHG)emissions.

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This is the covered walkway outside the house next to the front door. My aim in designing this is to provide a sheltered space that connects the house and outside space and has a relationship with people. For example, if it is raining outside, you could wait there under the shelterforataxi

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