Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Alistair Hume http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc ‘Under the Canopy’ Creates a Peaceful Meeting Place Amidst Manchester’s Dunham Massey Gardens http://inhabitat.com/under-the-canopy-creates-a-peaceful-meeting-place-amidst-manchesters-dunham-massey-gardens/ http://inhabitat.com/under-the-canopy-creates-a-peaceful-meeting-place-amidst-manchesters-dunham-massey-gardens/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:11:58 +0000 Alistair Hume http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-1786/
Under the Canopy is a low-impact and sustainable pavilion designed and built for the National Trust’s Dunham Massey Gardens. Conceived by students from the Manchester School of Architecture, the pavilion is composed of three lightweight arch structures that]]> Under the Canopy, sustainable pavilion, National Trust’s Dunham Massey Gardens, green pavilion, architecture pavilion, eco pavilion, Manchester School of Architecture, pavilion plywood sheets

Under the Canopy is a low-impact and sustainable pavilion designed and built for the National Trust’s Dunham Massey Gardens. Conceived by students from the Manchester School of Architecture, the pavilion is composed of three lightweight arch structures that create a gentle focal point for the surrounding canopy of trees. Located in the heart of a conservation garden, the designers aimed to demonstrate the beauty of sustainable design. The frames are assembled from a flat pack kit of parts that are tessellated onto locally sourced FSC plywood sheets and fixed together off site. This minimizes material wastage and results in a light and open space that maximizes light in the enclosed surroundings. With the generous support of wood donors, ‘Under the Canopy’ was completed for under £300, and stands as an exemplar for what can be achieved with a low budget and an environmentally friendly agenda.

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