"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms..."
Henry David Thoreau, "Walden; Or, Life in the Woods", 1854
Henry David Thoreau, "Walden; Or, Life in the Woods", 1854
The idea of returning to nature is all the more prevalent today, in many respects symbolizes the reasons that people seek refuge in small abodes, far from the stress and pollution of cities.
Wood finishing and warm lighting make the interior of the house cozier than might be expected when it is seen from the outside.
Wood siding is used both for the exterior walls and for interiors in order to "create a continuum" between outside and inside.
Glass surfaces are calculated to emphasize the relationship between interior spaces and the natural forest setting.
The bedroom is a small room with a panoramic window and a bed oriented towards the landscape. This is a place where you can comfortably meet the sunset or enjoy nature by the fireplace.
The bathroom area are placed behind the wall at the head of the bed. The efficient arrangement of the space makes this house, like a hotel room, quite comfortable.
The orientation of the house on four sides allows you to use the entire daily cycle of the movement of the sun: kitchen - living room - bedroom.
Cabin Raised gently above the ground on stilts, and is oriented on four sides to look at the untouched scenery of the forest. Double doors open onto small terraces.
Such a constructive solution will allow building on rocky, steep or unstable ground. It also serves to keep out animals and vermin, provide ventilation from below, and minimize the home's ecological footprint.
