Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Petaluma Pop-up Prototype: Affordable Kit House From HousePort

petaluma popup prototype prefab photo exterior evening
Hally Thacher is offering a "a new, clean, simple concept in architecture", the PopUP from House Port. Dwell includes it in their "Houses We Love" section, saying it addresses the demand for "low-cost, stylish, sustainable residential homes." Inhabitat calls it "stylish" and "an affordable, eco-friendly, pre-fabricated kit".
It is a clever mix of two systems; an inexpensive portal frame supporting a steel roof, a system commonly used for industrial purposes, and underneath, two boxes made from SIPs, (structural insulated panels), a highly energy efficient building panel.

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