The post modern and handsome design is a prelude to how forward thinking this home is. Being a solar decathalon the roof and walls are covered in silicon of course, inside it is amply sunlit and adaptable with interchangeable rooms.
The Lumenhaus has attracted a lot of attention at the Solar Decathlon Europe for its deeply integrated design and ability to adjust to the weather conditions.
With its steep roof and simple boxy enclosure the design borrows heavily from the traditional Swiss chalet-- only the building is completely heated with the sunshine.
It's an exciting time for space fanatics everywhere as construction recently began on the world's first commercial space launch pad, Spaceport America.
Architect Marc Boutin takes full advantage of the minimal Northwest daylight and solar heat and when the sun doesn’t shine or cooling breezes are absent the house runs on a ground source heat pump.
Happily Alchemy Architects was not content with just looks as the solar heated home is highly energy efficient and endowed with local and salvaged materials.
