MicroModern
An evolutionary study in twenty-first century housing. A project by drivearchitecture
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In these few pages we illustrate what living in 465 square feet of space could look like.
While diminutive there are two planning elements that help this home feel bigger and function better than one might think.
One element is access to the exterior and to day lighting. With a full glass entry door, generous windows and a patio door the inhabitants of this home will feel connected to the exterior and will be bathed in natural light on the interior Since we’re biologically attracted to light (phototropic) one of the most fundamental human cravings is satisfied in this tiny home.
Even in large homes people gravitate to small and intimate spaces. While one might observe that this whole house is an intimate space, it also should be noted that is comprised of intimate sub-spaces, each with its own identity and use. In this two story configuration two people living in this home can find privacy and establish boundaries unavailable in single story or wide open space.
Step One: Live smaller. ve small
Facing overpopulation, resource depletion, food and water scarcity and climate change humans, particularly in advanced societies, will have to change how they live.
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Step Two: Live smarter.vesma
‘Right-sized kitchen with full size high efficiency appliances, built in storage and flex seating area available for dining, working and crafts. Powder room for convenience and guests. Living room seating for 4 with access to the exterior and view to entertainment wall / storage unit Second floor built in storage walls, built in washer dryer, built in dresser in the bedroom. Light well / stairway connecting the first and second floors.
‘A place for everything, and everything in its place.’
Step Three: Live sustainably. ve sustain
With reclaimed wood siding, reclaimed wood structure, recycled metal siding, rainwater harvesting and grey-water recycling, LED lighting, photovoltaic panels, right-sized high efficiency appliances, and a super insulated building envelope with triple glazed operable high efficiency windows this home is designed to be a net energy producer, not an energy user
