Californian Bungalow by Steffen Welsch Architects

ByJon Dykstra Houses

This image of a house showcases its visually appealing design along with the use of energy-efficient materials, making it both eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.

Architect: Steffen Welsch Architects
Completion Date: 2019
Building Level: 1

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The photo shows the front exterior of the building, highlighting the use of wooden slat walls in the design
The photo shows the front exterior of the building, highlighting the use of wooden slat walls in the design
This close-up shot of the house reveals the extensive use of wooden slat walls in its construction, and showcases the property's ample outdoor space.
This close-up shot of the house reveals the extensive use of wooden slat walls in its construction, and showcases the property’s ample outdoor space.
This exterior shot captures the front terrace, showcasing the inspiring use of wooden slat walls that adorn the structure, imbuing it with a sense of energy and vitality.
This exterior shot captures the front terrace, showcasing the inspiring use of wooden slat walls that adorn the structure, imbuing it with a sense of energy and vitality.
This photograph, taken on a sunny day, showcases the exterior of the house, highlighting the roll-up doors and the distinctive wood wall slat architecture.
This photograph, taken on a sunny day, showcases the exterior of the house, highlighting the roll-up doors and the distinctive wood wall slat architecture.
This exterior shot showcases a glass wall with a roll-up mechanism designed to protect the glass, offering a sleek and modern look to the building.
This exterior shot showcases a glass wall with a roll-up mechanism designed to protect the glass, offering a sleek and modern look to the building.
This photograph captures the front of the house, featuring a small entrance door that is not directly facing the road, creating a sense of privacy and exclusivity for the residents.
This photograph captures the front of the house, featuring a small entrance door that is not directly facing the road, creating a sense of privacy and exclusivity for the residents.
This photograph, taken at dusk, showcases the spacious interior of the house, which boasts a simple yet elegant design aesthetic.
This photograph, taken at dusk, showcases the spacious interior of the house, which boasts a simple yet elegant design aesthetic.
This close-up shot reveals the small and narrow landscape space surrounding the house, featuring distinctive orange-colored shade covers for each of its doors
This close-up shot reveals the small and narrow landscape space surrounding the house, featuring distinctive orange-colored shade covers for each of its doors
This close-up photograph taken on a sunny day showcases an orange-colored element of the house, which serves as a shade to protect against the sun's rays.
This close-up photograph taken on a sunny day showcases an orange-colored element of the house, which serves as a shade to protect against the sun’s rays.
This section of the bungalow house features a corrugated gray-painted wall, adding texture and visual interest to the overall design.
This section of the bungalow house features a corrugated gray-painted wall, adding texture and visual interest to the overall design.
This close-up shot captures the intersection of a window glass and a corrugated gray wall, complemented by an inviting outdoor space.
This close-up shot captures the intersection of a window glass and a corrugated gray wall, complemented by an inviting outdoor space.
This image of a house features an attractive and efficient design, with the use of glass walls and solar panel technology prominently displayed.
This image of a house features an attractive and efficient design, with the use of glass walls and solar panel technology prominently displayed.
This image of a house showcases an inviting and comfortable living space, with a white and brown color palette that perfectly complements the layout.
This image of a house showcases an inviting and comfortable living space, with a white and brown color palette that perfectly complements the layout.

This image showcases the living section of a house with an inviting and natural feel, featuring exposed wood beams that add warmth and texture to the space.

A door leading to the interior is visible, and the space beyond is divided into smaller, narrower sections that give the area a refreshing and lively atmosphere.
A door leading to the interior is visible, and the space beyond is divided into smaller, narrower sections that give the area a refreshing and lively atmosphere.
This image depicts an interior shot of a house, showcasing a clear and uniform layout of wall edges that creates a cohesive and balanced atmosphere.
This image depicts an interior shot of a house, showcasing a clear and uniform layout of wall edges that creates a cohesive and balanced atmosphere.
Image showcases a part of a bedroom, with a prominent square window that allows for excellent ventilation and great views through the clear glass.
Image showcases a part of a bedroom, with a prominent square window that allows for excellent ventilation and great views through the clear glass.

 

Interior shot of a bathroom features an elegant and minimalist design, highlighted by a huge window that overlooks a calming natural landscape and floods the space with natural light.
Interior shot of a bathroom features an elegant and minimalist design, highlighted by a huge window that overlooks a calming natural landscape and floods the space with natural light.
Californian Bungalow layout
Californian Bungalow layout
Californian Bungalow Plan
Californian Bungalow Plan
Californian Bungalow North Elevation
Californian Bungalow North Elevation
Californian Bungalow Floor Plan
Californian Bungalow Floor Plan

This family home aims to reduce operational energy through passive solar and services and minimise embodied energy through compactness and choice of materials.
Passive solar design principles were applied rigorously: zoning, layout, planning, building form, material selection, solar control, cross ventilation and details that reduce thermal bridging. All habitable rooms face north, storage and utility areas face south. The footprint is smaller than that of similar homes.

The materials were chosen for optimum thermal performance and low embodied energy where possible: timber trusses instead of structural steel, recycled brick, FSC certified timbers, double and triple glazed windows, and insulated hatches. As a result, the home achieves a rating of 7.4 stars. The roof is laid out for an 8.7kw Solar PV System, 11,200l of rainwater are connected to garden, WC, laundry, shower and all vanities.

Hot water and hydronic underfloor heating rely on heat pumps, there is no gas. The building is modest but a simple twist in plan, roof overhangs and expressive sun shading give it a generosity like that of a Californian Bungalow.

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