The architects wanted to develop a strategy for wood construction that had the same qualities and characteristics of the existing context. They decided to respect the region's past technique - the log construction method - which proved traditional, ecological and sustainable for the region. To protect the wood from moisture, they placed it on top of a concrete base. The interior walls of the base, however, are still made of wood - they serve as an extension of the upper floors and spread the warmth throughout the small house. The log structure is made of larch wood, considered more noble and resistant than typical wood used for this construction. Lastly, the renewable construction material wood minimizes the ecological footprint of the building and also uses no fossil energy for heat.
^^ Love this joinery detail.
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