Local architecture studio ERDC Arquitectos introduces a look at the Horno de Pan, which directly translates to 'brick oven.' It is designed in a vaulted form that is open on either end through glazed walls that is able to transform the house into an illuminating force during the nighttime.
The house has a brick and glass building that is framed by an arched roof and mezzanine level and it is located in Quito, Ecuador. It is inspired by "a close reading of the context, needs, and resources." The designers opted for brick because it is readily available locally -- it also has structural flexibility for the team to work with and boasts thermal properties as well.
Image Credit: JAG Studio
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Vaulted Homes
- ERDC Arquitectos Constructs Vaulted Brick Homes with Illuminating Features for Nighttime Lighting
- Adaptive Architecture
- Local Architecture Studios are Creating More Adaptive & Context-Aware Buildings
- Energy-efficient Homes
- ERDC Arquitectos Builds Sustainable Homes with Environmentally-Friendly Brick Walls
Industries Being Reshaped
- Construction
- Construction Companies can innovate towards building better vaulted homes and provide energy-efficient solutions while utilizing locally available resources
- Architecture
- Architects can work towards designing more adaptive and context-aware buildings
- Sustainable Homes
- Builders can construct more energy-efficient, sustainable homes using materials like locally available bricks
