Glass Cabin, Fairbank, Iowa Residence
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Glass Cabin in Fairbank, Iowa
May 15, 2021
Glass Cabin, Fairbank, Iowa, USA
Design: atelierRISTING llc Architects
Location: North East Iowa, USA
Photos by Steven and Carol Risting
Reclaimed glass, natural materials, and the regenerated prairie on the land of a sesquicentennial farm entrusted to the grandkids 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 facade creates a human-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.
Regenerated Prairie: Located on a regenerated prairie, the environmentally-friendly sustainable design began with the north-south orientation and a raised structure to minimize the disturbance of the grasslands and flood plain. 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.
Reclaimed Glass: Large pieces of reclaimed pieces of clear and frosted insulated glass removed from a comm...
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