Francesa Guarnieri, Storm Lageveen, Joske Oetelmans, Malika van de Weerd
Public Building
Students: Francesa Guarnieri, Storm Lageveen, Joske Oetelmans, Malika van de Weerd
Coordinator: Sang Lee
Title: Ísfugl
Seminar: AR3AP031 | MSc2 Aesthetics of Sustainable Architecture
Semester: Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
Abstract: This architectural prototype is a tool to explore possibilities for sustainable design specific to the rough Icelandic climate, with the intent to apply the principles of sustainability to a larger context in Iceland to attract people to live outside of the urban capital region.
Sustainability we define through 1) environmental impact, considering the effect of form, building systems and material selection on adaptability, recyclability and resource consumption and 2) longevity. This project focuses on a sustainable house that is dynamic and durable, taking adaptability into account instead of designing for a single purpose. Following the research by social anthropologist Marie Antoinette Glaser, long term use is an essential aspect of creating a sustainable environment. Therefore, the house is designed to provide long-term value to its environment and different residents.