Comments on: Guest House for an Anthropologist by Air Architecture http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/ architecture and design magazine Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:20:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sung, Lakhyung http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-269098 Sung, Lakhyung Fri, 22 May 2009 07:19:04 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-269098 I'm Sung, Lakhyung, an architect in South Korea. I have built various types of buildings such as churches, houses, as well as resort lodges. Recently, I met a client who wants to build a Timber house. However, it is very difficult to find resources and information about Timeber houses in South Korea. I've been searching for this information for last several months and found your Website. I'd love to contact with you regarding importing Timber wood if you have any information about it. Additionally, I'd love to receive information on how to build a Timber house. It would be highly appreciated if you can send me some information/resources regarding either Timber wood or building a Timber house. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Sung, Lakhyung I’m Sung, Lakhyung, an architect in South Korea. I have built various types of buildings such as churches, houses, as well as resort lodges. Recently, I met a client who wants to build a Timber house. However, it is very difficult to find resources and information about Timeber houses in South Korea. I’ve been searching for this information for last several months and found your Website. I’d love to contact with you regarding importing Timber wood if you have any information about it. Additionally, I’d love to receive information on how to build a Timber house. It would be highly appreciated if you can send me some information/resources regarding either Timber wood or building a Timber house. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Sung, Lakhyung

]]> By: Authencity http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-215351 Authencity Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:53:18 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-215351 The concept is fabulous - the skeleton of the building, although brutalist in execution, is faithful to the integrity of the materials used. The rawness of the timber has an honesty which references pre-capitalist building constructs and, I suspect, is sympathetic to the owner's conceptualisation of form and living spaces. I like it enormously. The concept is fabulous – the skeleton of the building, although brutalist in execution, is faithful to the integrity of the materials used. The rawness of the timber has an honesty which references pre-capitalist building constructs and, I suspect, is sympathetic to the owner’s conceptualisation of form and living spaces. I like it enormously.

]]> By: Richard http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-118310 Richard Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:36:10 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-118310 Ever hear of insulation in California? The sun is hot . This should be called Hot Box..... Ever hear of insulation in California? The sun is hot . This should be called Hot Box…..

]]> By: anthropologist http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-76264 anthropologist Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:15:43 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-76264 I am the anthropologist referred to concerning the project. When my father passed away, my mother received some funds and decided to construct a work place for her son. Features of the space unfolded through discussion with Francois Perrin. The project is for 18 ft high color-coded shelves against a wall and wraps across to a loft. Materials from Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, China, and the Pacific are arranged to catalog for studies related to the electronic cultural atlas initiative (ecai.org). In terms of the interior - exterior situation, this research space from last summer to this winter remains very comfortable without heater or air conditioner. It uses a minimum of electricity powering a light bulb and Internet service. No mold, just dry. The exterior reflects UV light, and allows soft warmth in. In summer the two roof skylights open for circulating air. The structure is about two miles from the ocean providing a constant breeze. It’s a good place to work. I am the anthropologist referred to concerning the project. When my father passed away, my mother received some funds and decided to construct a work place for her son. Features of the space unfolded through discussion with Francois Perrin. The project is for 18 ft high color-coded shelves against a wall and wraps across to a loft. Materials from Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, China, and the Pacific are arranged to catalog for studies related to the electronic cultural atlas initiative (ecai.org).

In terms of the interior – exterior situation, this research space from last summer to this winter remains very comfortable without heater or air conditioner. It uses a minimum of electricity powering a light bulb and Internet service. No mold, just dry. The exterior reflects UV light, and allows soft warmth in. In summer the two roof skylights open for circulating air. The structure is about two miles from the ocean providing a constant breeze.

It’s a good place to work.

]]> By: revcrank http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-74284 revcrank Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:49:22 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-74284 I think they are pushing it with the "air" insulation. I'm not familiar with the climate there, but polycarbonate has a nasty habit of getting dirt, water, etc. into its cells. Depending on what they did at the joints, they may start to stain, as well as all the stuff mentioned before my post with condensation, etc. I understand the budget was tight, but I would think a better way to do it would be with a fastener-free standing seam polycaronate system and fill it with nanogel. It would probably make it translucent instead of transparant, but at least it would have a insulation instead of "air" I think they are pushing it with the “air” insulation. I’m not familiar with the climate there, but polycarbonate has a nasty habit of getting dirt, water, etc. into its cells. Depending on what they did at the joints, they may start to stain, as well as all the stuff mentioned before my post with condensation, etc. I understand the budget was tight, but I would think a better way to do it would be with a fastener-free standing seam polycaronate system and fill it with nanogel. It would probably make it translucent instead of transparant, but at least it would have a insulation instead of “air”

]]> By: Urban http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-74213 Urban Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:58:53 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-74213 I like it because it reminds me of a fort or treehouse, and it's a low budget project. Though I agree that I would add some more traditional comfy furniture to contrast the shed like finish and soften the lines (K. Rimane) Also, I believe that the wall system is vented, therefore acting like a trombe wall. So, in that case I wouldn't be too worried about the condensation and mold issue. (floyd landis) but I agree that there would def be a code issue. My one main criticism is the brutal nature in which it connects to the adjacent structure... I like it because it reminds me of a fort or treehouse, and it’s a low budget project. Though I agree that I would add some more traditional comfy furniture to contrast the shed like finish and soften the lines (K. Rimane) Also, I believe that the wall system is vented, therefore acting like a trombe wall. So, in that case I wouldn’t be too worried about the condensation and mold issue. (floyd landis) but I agree that there would def be a code issue. My one main criticism is the brutal nature in which it connects to the adjacent structure…

]]> By: Andrew http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-74193 Andrew Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:51:18 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-74193 California exactly... "air insulation" Give me a break...and bare (porous) ply provided how much protection against moisture buildup in the walls? (as mentioned: floyd landis) California exactly… “air insulation”

Give me a break…and bare (porous) ply provided how much protection against moisture buildup in the walls? (as mentioned: floyd landis)

]]> By: Gordon http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-74118 Gordon Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:16:34 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-74118 floyd, it is in California dude, likely in a part that does not require heating. Sunshine will take care of any moisture . . . floyd,

it is in California dude,
likely in a part that does not require heating.
Sunshine will take care of any moisture . . .

]]> By: r.n http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-73975 r.n Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:12:47 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-73975 This is only a curiosity... This is only a curiosity…

]]> By: Damfak http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-72957 Damfak Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:39:16 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/10/guest-house-for-an-anthropologist-by-air-architecture/#comment-72957 Somehow the buiding feels like it´s not finished... there is not a visible conecction with what is inside... I´m not sure if I like it or not.... Somehow the buiding feels like it´s not finished… there is not a visible conecction with what is inside… I´m not sure if I like it or not….

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