DOG HAUS
The purpose of the project is to address and resolve the current issues that affect outdoor dogs living in cold climate zones, such as those living in dog sledding kennels. The Dog Haus is a sustainable housing system for canines living in harsh and extreme conditions, in addition to any residential conditions. This is achieved through passive house strategies and calculations to determine the best design and assembly that would keep the dog comfortable during all times of the year. The process of designing included minimizing the heat loss, making sure the materials were safe for the dog, choosing materials that would withstand the weather conditions overtime, transportability, scalability, and construction feasibility, while being cost effective. The Dog Haus is designed to minimize the heat loss and allow for the dogs own body temperature to sustain the house. Materials were selected to be dog friendly while being durable for many years to come. In regards to the home, the layout is split into two sections. The insulated enclosed area protects from the weather outdoors, while the open outdoor area allows for the dog to stay cool during summer. The indoor grate drains water from the dog, creating a more comfortable environment, and reducing the chance of moisture accumulation. The operable roof and perforated panels allow for ventilation while the overhang shades the enclosure during summer months. The assembly of Dog Haus is simple, as it is composed of separate wall components that fit together through a pin connection system. The final cost is an even $500.
ASPHALT SHINGLES
B Y: N AV I N D R A B U D H WA + N O E L I N E T H A R S H A N
OSB SHEATHING (15mm)
2x3 WOOD STUDS
XPS INSULATION
PERFORATED SCREEN
4x4 WOOD POSTS WITH PLASTIC CAP
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
ELEVATIONS - 1:20
SECTION - 1:20
2.00 m
FLASHING
2
AREA PER UNIT
13.5mm LAPPED WOOD SIDING VAPOUR BARRIER 15mm OSB RSI 2.3 XPS INSULATION 15mm OSB 13.5mm LAPPED WOOD SIDING
1.86 RSI WALL
FLASHING 170mm JOIST
2.70 RSI FLOOR
2.70 RSI ROOF
SITE PLAN - 1:500
SHINGLES 15mm OSB 63.5mm AIR SPACE 15mm OSB RSI 3.5 XPS INSULATION 15mm OSB
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
GRATE SLOPED OSB DRAIN RSI 2.6 XPS INSULATION 15mm OSB
PLAN
0
25
50
75 cm
$500 COST PER UNIT
SINGLE UNIT
COMPOSITION VARIATIONS DIAGRAM
DUAL UNIT
QUAD UNIT
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
PIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM