The project is located in the central part of Iran, Kerman, where the climate is hot-arid. In this climate, the earth has always been the most prevalent and important natural building material. To help this house blend into their setting, the studio chose to use local material, including soil, clay, and cement.
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Omid Azeri, Jafar Lotfolahi
Design team
Mohamad Hosein Hamzehlouei, Kimia Khorakchi, Abolfazl Haydari, Mahshad Bagheri, Sara Samadi
Typology
Residential › House
As a secluded, single-storey residence that embraces its natural surroundings, Earth House balances a contemporary presence with an environmental consciousness. Tucked away from the streetscape as part of a battleaxe-style allotment.
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio
Location
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Sandbox Studio
Collaborators
BMY Engineering
Interior design
Sandbox Studio
Civil engineer
BMY Engineering
Structural engineer
BMY Engineering
Construction
Owner - Builder
Material
Rammed Earth, Steel, Concrete
Typology
Residential › House
