The Marika-Alderton House is a multi levelled physical environmental filter. It protects from the elements as previously described but the 3 years of research have seen the embodiment of a conceptual design. The raised house allows for “flooding up to half a meter” (Cooper et al, 2002) as well as air circulation. The wood slats and open ends of the building allow for prevailing seasonal breezes to cool the building. The facades open up to allow for wide views for the client as well as maximizing the air flow. Murcutt has designed inlets and outlets, seen around the base and roof line of the building allowing the moderation of climate within the building. The high roof and vertical vents allow insulation from intense heat and stability in high winds.
The above diagram, demonstrates how the Marika-Alderton House responds to the physical environment. (Cooper et al, 2002)
The house was designed to have long adjustable facades to protect bodies from the harsh sun, however the slated timber allows natural lighting to illuminate the inside of the house. Murcutt, studied the movement of the sun through the tropics to allow for the length and angle of the roof and surrounding awnings.
The diagram demonstrates features of the roof, and a 3d representation of the house.
The position and aspects were also considered in the planning of the building, allowing for an aesthetic appeal to the building.
The red outline is the roof in plan over the floor plan.
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