raumlaborberlin

The building was created in a way, so that the users have to adapt to the seasons and consequently have more or less space at their disposal. The green-house forms the outer layer, within which two solid brick structures are positioned. Those constitute – as cores – the minimal living spaces. During summer the terrace is used as an extension to the habitable space; a mobile kitchen can be moved outside.

Inside the house there are different climate zones, which can be adjusted easily. In winter, the sun passively heats the house through its transparent and translucent skin. To protect against overheating in summer, a second layer of curtains and canopies made from a special heat-reflecting fabric was installed on the inside of the green- house. Part of the system are sliding doors, which allow for large areas of the façade to be opened. Together with ventilations aps in the roof, they ensure good ventilation during the summer months.