BLOOMhouse

Construction of the BLOOMHouse was guided by design ideas and plans that evolved from three generations of BLOOMHouse Architectural Studio groups. It is designed as a single, long volume oriented with the long sides facing North/South for passive solar performance. Windows are oriented to take full advantage of natural ventilation. The South facing windows also feature louvered screens that block sunlight during the summer, yet allow more warm sunlight during the winter.

The “seed” idea for the BLOOMhouse was the development of a new type of building envelope that uses a steel “moment” frame instead of shear walls to achieve structural stability. The moment frame eliminates the need for interior structural walls and allows the house to have an open spacious feel. The openness of the design simultaneously facilitates day lighting, effective cross ventilation and a fluid indoor/outdoor relationship with the outdoor decks that surround the house.
The estimated construction cost for the competition house is estimated at $350,000.
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