This Energy-Efficient, Angular Wooden Home Lives in the Czech Countryside

Large openings on the ground floor levels feature sliding glazing to open up the house when the weather is good and make the most of heat from the sun in winter.

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Dezeen‘s Anna Winston takes a closer look at a quaint wooden house located on the outskirts of Prague in the Czech Republic.

Surrounded by fields and forests, the house–which was designed by Prague-based firm, ASGKDesign–features a roof with multiple slopes in different directions, which forms the structure’s unusual shape. Large, glass walls on ground floor open up completely to the outdoors, and a veranda allows the exterior spaces to be enjoyed year-round.

The architects designed a number of features to fulfill the energy efficiency requirements of the clients, including an outer- and inner-wall structure that allows vapor to diffuse through the building. The house is slightly raised above the ground to aid climate control.

Read more about the project and see additional photos on Dezeen >>

About the Author

Leah Ghazarian

Leah Ghazarian is a former senior associate editor.

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