As Christopher states it, this project is “…very appealing from a carbon-footprint, sustainability, and, shall we say, ‘architectural rigor’ standpoint.”Ĭlick on any image to start lightbox display. The Grain Silo consists of four main parts: the 42 tube silos, known as the storage annex, the taller tower-like working house, track shed that housed grain brought.

When building your foundation, lay down your granular pad. The most popular method used to set the foundation of a grain silo home is to build a granular mattress with a concrete slab on top. This project was accepted and recognized by the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation as an inspiration for working into entire community rehabilitation. Support the structure adding a concrete slab on top of a dug-out soil pit, lifting the silo off the ground with metal beams, or using a granular mattress. Subterranean air ducts that mitigate mechanical noise from the air conditioning system also work passively, in conjunction with an operable skylight at the top of the silo to deliver passive cooling.”

This approach maximizes construction efficiency, usable floor space, and the perceived spatial volume of the interior. Spaciousness and simplicity are achieved by accommodating all functions for living in a two-story walnut and black steel crescent that hugs the silo’s southern perimeter. “With a 230sf footprint and 340sf total livable space, a central design challenge was attaining a sense of ‘home’ within a shape and size foreign to common perceptions of home. Inside, the modern interior which is mainly comprised of wood and steel provides a completely functional dwelling for two. The exterior shell is dressed with a white finish, that not only reflects the sun’s heat, but maintains its rural and agricultural identity and suits the surrounding simple neighbourhood. 1 - 20 of 201 photos 'grain silo' Save Photo Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat Greenhaven Landscapes Inc. Living in an old 1950s grain silo probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think of home sweet home, but take a look inside this stunning renovated silo. The interior to exterior contrast of this two-story house couldn’t be greater yet the two nonetheless complement each other. It is a beautiful B&B place and its magic lies in the very original structure of the building as the architects used formed grain silos to build the house. The idea was to create a comfortable, affordable and sustainable home from a very compact space with the lowest possible carbon footprint! A short conversation with the farmer owner and the bits and pieces has a new owner, and soon, a new address. While driving through Kansas, architect Christoph Kaiser noticed a dismantled, 1955 era grain silo.

Year Built: 2014 Total Livable Space: 340 sq.

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