Casa Skyline by Belzberg Architects

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Casa Skyline by Belzberg Architects – Located in Los Angeles, California this house is called Casa Skyline.Casa Skyline is created by Belzberg Architects, with large glass as a wall you can see amazing landscape outside. Casa Skyline is based on the principle of creation of the buildings that do no harm to the nature, taking into consideration the expenses and adaptations to the site where it is located. The project site exists along a steep ridgeline. Beyond the physical constraints typically associated with ridgeline projects, an opportunity presented itself by realizing viewing angles in comparison to solar angles.  Each had the capacity to compliment each other in order to maximize natural lighting and views without increasing future cooling demands.

On the interior, a single-loaded corridor was created to act as a heat buffer between the glazing and the bedrooms.  In addition to deep shadowing eaves, a solar screen was created made of Extira, a low-formaldehyde emitting composite lumber. Winds are created through the valleys on either side of the house and move linearly along the length of the house.  Oversized, hinged double-doors open on either side of the living room invite the prevailing winds to flow uninterrupted through the interior space. The corridor leading to the bedrooms open at either end, facilitating airflow past each room and openings from each room to the rear yard draw on the cool moving air from the corridor through the length of the house.

Because of applying strategies of limitations of the materials used the architects tried to use the materials which are located near the site, the wooden screens were used for isolation and creating of the visually unique textures. Casa Skyline is oriented and planned so that each room has at least one wall made of glass to enjoy the marvelous landscapes. via