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Re-Barn by Autotroph<a href="http://autotrophdesign.com/">Autotroph</a> has sent us diagrams of a wonderful concept that could save Maryland's ailing tobacco barns from extinction. Fundamental to both the region's history and landscape, these beautiful structures have been displaced by development and neglect. So the Santa Fe and Baltimore-based design firm designed a tripartite solution that preserves Maryland's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_barn">iconic tobacco barns</a>, creates housing for single families, and supports sustainable development.1
Re-Barn by AutotrophAutotroph has drawn up a concept called "Re-barn" which is aimed at reviving Maryland's tobacco farms2
Re-Barn by AutotrophA mainstay of the region's historical and landscape heritage, the barns are on the verge of extinction3
Re-Barn by AutotrophAutotroph proposes to add a new engineered frame to the barns, in order to stabilize them.4
Re-Barn by AutotrophFlaps, shutters and sliding panels will replace doors and windows5
Re-Barn by AutotrophAnd a new energy-efficient single family home will be inserted into the existing structure6
Re-Barn by AutotrophSolar panels and a rainwater catchment system will be placed on the roof7
Re-Barn by AutotrophThe shutters can be manipulated to control solar gain and natural ventilation as needed8
Re-Barn by AutotrophPassive design strategies add to the structure's overall energy efficiency9
Re-Barn by AutotrophThis is an important concept that we would really love to see manifested in reality10
