Constructing Environments Project 2 Concept
The maker has always been fond of skillion roofs for the variety of their possible aesthetic and their versatility in that behalf;, the opportunity for passive solar design and cross-ventillation as well as the play of light and space make possible by the extra source of daylight.
The idea of two skillions facing away from each other to increase the number of windows in the roof seemed reasonable at first, but looks quite weird when sketched out. It alo would create a somewhat vulnerable point without a load-bearing interior wall underneath, which probably wouldn't be that much of an issue, but still.
The maker decided against the more pastiche gable and hip roofs for the fact that this is a small structure, and a huge roof could make it look quite bulky , escpecially concidering the potential change in pitch direction, concidering the varying dimensions and protruding rooms seen on the floor plan. The idea capitalised on is the first one, with the skillion roof and the opening in the centre. The lower-slope section pans over the decking – side supports/columns may be used to support the span if required, otherwise it may cantilever. Note: the NP is unclear from the plans. Roof direction may be changed to suit NP. Either solar panels or skylights may be placed onto/into the smaller section of the roof.
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A garden space on the actual roof, a sustainable 'green roof' variant – would probably be too bulky for a relatively small building as well as would increase roof thicknes and load. Could also require roof access.
An elongated hip roof on one side – stretched out to span over the deck. Doesn't seen to look very aesthatically pleasanr, in the maker;'s opinion.
Elevations Working drawings as produced by hand in reference to the site plan and the elevation. The roof spans 4.5 units of measurement at its highest point. The eaves are estimated. The size of the side window in the roof is to be determined by the slope of the proposed solution.
The possible addition of skylights or solar panels may require change of slope, but if implemented, they would improve the sustainable functionability of the house, providing either more natural light into the interior and the deck, which lessens the need for artificial lighting, or serves a source of renewable energy, which is always a positive aspect of a design.
It has been decided to place the 'break' between the two slopes over an exiting what appears to be nonload beraing wall, which could hypothetically be reinforced ro bear said load. At this stage the maker is not completely aware of all the elements require d to support the roof in order for it to be structually solid; some aspects of the design may be changed to suit the construction side of it better. However, this looks quite an acceptable solution. All measurements estimated for model making and elevations using the provided working drawiings.
Finished product
The finished model of the roof, constructed using card and masking tape. The eaves have been excluded due to the bulkyness of material. Another issue encountered was the lack of knowledge of possible limitations and standards regarding the height and slope angle of the roofs. Does this outcome comply by the standard regulation? Is this roof possibly too tall or too flat for the studio?
In terms of potential aesthetic for this proposal, much depends on the building material. The maker had witnessed skilion roofs utilised on very modern looking and recently constructed houses, where many had concrete or plaster rendering or a focus on steel. This is a possible solution; however a more softer, organic look perhaps more suited for a domestic atmosphere can be achieved by using laminated timber as the rendering material, and concealing the framkework of the roof. Either way, a light colour should be used to visually lighten the single-story building instead of bearing it down.