The Sixteen Doors House is a home located right in the middle of nature in Hillsdale, New York that was built with dedication and passion by Incorporated Architecture & Design.
Its interior gathers a little bit from the surrounding woodland with warm colored walls from the 70s, wooden floors, ceramic decorations and even a small potted tree.
Being covered in glazing on the two long sides of the structure, the 1350 square foot interior is actually “in” the landscape. The sustainability of the house is given just by four feet of solid wall on the extreme ends of the building, without using any piece of metal.
This sounds intriguing, but where’s the proof that such minimal solid walls truly ensure sustainability? I’d like to see detailed data or studies backing these claims before buying into the concept.
Thank you for your interest! Incorporated Architecture & Design bases their approach on proven passive design principles, including natural ventilation and daylighting. Detailed performance data is often shared in their project reports and sustainability case studies, which I recommend reviewing for in-depth insights.