stack

(done in collaboration with allie volungus, bryan laconte, matt hange, and brad wales)

stackhouse is a affordable housing proposal for the old first ward of buffalo, ny. the scheme involves the stacking of two shipping containers and an emphasis on sustainable living.

sun: stackhouse is equipequipped with a solar array on a south facing shed roof and ample south facing glass to aid the growth of plants in the interior as well as take advantage of thermal mass in the winter.

food: stackhouse features a green house condition on the first floor as well as a deck that posseses multiple planters for the growth of edible plants all year long.

water: stack house features a roof that tapers to a singular point, allow gutters to drain water to cistern located on te second floor deck.

program & features:

1) 624 sqft conditioned

2) 2 bed/2 bath

3) sun room with vertical green wall

4) first floor ADA accessible

5) 437 sqft pv array

6) 543 sqft water collection