The “more Cabin” was designed to touch the ground slightly. Sustainably constructed with a cross-glued timber structure, reducing the size of the foundations through a steel mesh and off-grid energy and high-efficiency heating
The emblematic farmhouse with tree trunks of the North American wilderness praises the Canadian architectural office Kariouk Architects in a more accurate, but also modern way. The architects note that the typical modern farmhouse is a forest version of the suburban home with all its modern comforts, which means that these buildings seem to be only “one with the land”, implying a reduced environmental impact.
The “more Cabin” farmhouse designed reverses this idea by completely separating it from the landscape as it rests on pillars, having a more sustainable existence compared to other farmhouses.
The “more Cabin” was designed to touch the ground slightly. It was built sustainably with a cross-glued timber (CLT) structure, by reducing the size of the foundations through a steel mesh and off-grid energy and high-efficiency heating. Perched high, the farmhouse is airy. The interiors are heated with a high-efficiency “green carbon” wood stove.
In addition, the elevated accommodation introduces new bat shelter, endangered species. «“One of the goals of the house was to create extensive accommodation for endangered brown bats.” commented the architectstalking about the relationship of the house with its nocturnal neighbors. “Bats’ cases have been integrated into the mast to provide security against climbing predators and an unobstructed flight outlet to the lake.“, They added.
