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- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe hilltop BF House is designed to have minimal impact on the surrounding landscape; by opting for a <a href="https://inhabitat.com/sustainable-living-innovations-debuts-innovative-prefab-building-system/">prefabricated building system</a>, architects at <a href="http://www.ferrater.com/">Office of Architecture in Barcelona (OAB)</a> managed to avoid cutting down existing trees and left the terraced configuration of the property undisturbed. The whole structure rests on three metal, V-shaped pillars and appears to be suspended in the air, providing magnificent views of the Castellón Province in Spain.1
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe house is organized around a courtyard.2
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe hot water supply for domestic use as well as under-floor heating is ensured through use of solar panels, combined with heat pipe technology.3
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe landscape penetrates the building and introduces native vegetation to the courtyard, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor spaces.4
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureWith part of the house buried into the slope and supported by an existing stone terrace, the rest is left hovering over the steep terrain.5
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe rooms are oriented to receive adequate sunlight during winter .6
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe interior is protected from glare and excess heat by specially designed corrugated sheet metal.7
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe kitchen, living room and master bedroom are housed in the front part of the building.8
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe disposition of the house, along with its rectangular layout, allows air currents to cross the patio and reach all its rooms.9
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureBy optimizing natural ventilation the building design permits reductions in air conditioning consumption.10
- BF House OAB Carlos Ferrater ArchitectureThe garage is located under the access area.11