Glass Cabin | atelierRISTING
Glass Cabin designed by atelierRISTING, Reclaimed Glass, Natural Materials and the Reclaimed Prairie on the land entrusted to the grandkids of a sesquicentennial farm was the genesis of the design-build for the off-grid Glass Cabin in Northeastern Iowa. Designed as a family retreat for occasional use when returning to the family farm, the extension of the front façade creates a man-made edge to a clearing in the woods next to the Wapsipinicon River, with ?barn? doors sliding open to reveal the northern glass front, closing to provide security when away.
Photography: Steven & Carol Risting
Located on a reclaimed prairie, the environmentally-friendly sustainable design began with the north-south orientation and a raised structure to minimize the disturbance of the grasslands and floodplain. The cabin is off-grid, net-zero, with solar and battery power, and a compost toilet. The 14? x 32? Great Room, with floor to ceiling glass on three sides creates an experience of being outdoors, with northern daylighting and prairie views. A screened-in porch, east and west terraces, and a lower terrace complete the outdoor interaction. Design/Build Layoout
Large pieces of reclaimed pieces of clear and frosted insulated glass removed from a commercial office building expansion were used to create the north façade window wall, composted on a standard 8? grid (to minimize lumber length construction waste). Operable windows and side patio doors provide additional daylighting and natural...
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