The Art of Design Issue 15 2015 | Page 29

THE ART OF DESIGN issue 15 > 29 Features This project had several constraints, most notably the house’s location in an avalanche zone. To manage that risk, the architect chose to create a green rooftop, a solution rarely used in this alpine valley. A heat pump handles climate control, and the entire house is very well insulated. In addition, Dag needed to coexist harmoniously with several nearby old Swiss raccards.A raccard is a small cabin used as a granary or shed. www.theartofdesignmagazine.com Issue 15 - 2015 >