A beautifully designed and fully glazed curved house sits in the village of Malé Kyšice in the Czech Republic. The dwelling was designed by the local architectural studio Stempel & Tesar. The practice sought to maximize the breathtaking views of the Czech forest by inserting floor-to-ceiling windows on both floors of the home. This feature also allows for "the interiors to be passively heated by the sun for a large part of the year." Perhaps this is why the curved house is officially named 'House that Opens up to the Sun.' Stempel & Tesar confirmed their vision by stating that because of its construction "the building opens up to the sun's rays like a fan, soaking up its energy and seeking to use it economically."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Curved Architecture
- Designing buildings with curved walls and structures to maximize views and energy efficiency.
- Floor-to-ceiling Windows
- Incorporating full-length windows to allow for passive heating and energy-saving in homes and buildings.
- Passive Solar Design
- Utilizing the sun's energy to passively heat and cool homes and buildings without the need for traditional heating and cooling systems.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Exploring the use of innovative design techniques to create homes and buildings that maximize energy efficiency and offer stunning views.
- Construction
- Incorporating innovative building techniques to create sustainable and energy-efficient homes and buildings.
- Renewable Energy
- Developing new technologies and solutions to harness the power of the sun to passively heat and cool homes and buildings.
