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Edgeland Residence in Austin
Contemporary Home in Texas, USA ? design by Bercy Chen Studio Architects
13 Oct 2016
Edgeland Residence in Austin
Location: by Lady Bird Lake, Austin, Texas, USA
Design: Bercy Chen Studio, Architects
Edgeland Residence in Austin
The Edgeland Residence is located on a rehabilitated brownfield site near Town Lake (Lady Bird Lake).

The unique roof form has been largely influenced by the ancient art of origami while the house itself is a modem reinterpretation of one of the oldest housing typologies in North America, the Native American Pit House.

The Pit House, typically sunken, takes advantage of the earth’s mass to maintain thermal comfort throughout the year. Like this timeless dwelling, the Edgeland ‘s insulative green roof and 7-foot excavation into the ground, keeps it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Such an architectural setting presents an opportunity for maximum energy efficiency when combined with high performance systems such as the integrated hydronic HVAC system. The project also features a smart pool that provides an additional thermal mass that ties into the geothermal system.

The program is broken up into two separate pavilions, living and sleeping quarters, and requires direct contact with the outside elements to pass from one to the other.

This project sets new standards for sustainability while providing great a...