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| The house is naturally integrated into the surrounding space. |
Technical
Location: St. Pierre du Mont, Landes (40280)
House area: 190 m²
Land area: 1500 m²
Year of construction: March 2009
Woods used: pine frame, Siberian larch cladding
MEET THE OWNERS
Marot family: a wooden house, absolutely
"Our future home should be able to answer many ecological and economic criteria, and provide a perfect balance between simplicity and contemporary architecture."
The birth of a project
The meeting with the builder
Much reflection and exploration allowed us to become aware of what was on the market for wooden houses. We wanted to be sure to achieve a project for our needs perfectly . And once the land is purchased, exchanges with architects (Vincent Poeymiroo Cazaentre and Jonathan) were essential. They helped our project to mature day by day.
We had an idea of what we wanted: a house on nature , with a south facade overlooking the woods. And the project has kept its promises, our house is bright, with a large living area .
Why choose wood?
My husband exercising a liberal profession, he was taken to build a cabinet, and the choice of material was covered timber. This project had rained, and we decided to contact the same architect to build our future wooden house. The look nice and natural look of the wood we were particularly impressed.
Our house is located in the Landes, we could benefit from a wide choice of local species . And this is the larch , blond wood and clear, which eventually caught our attention. Its aesthetic appearance and warm it releases us charmed. The application of a stain (colorless lacquer) seemed necessary to preserve its original colors.
Construction steps
We bought the land in December 2007 and building permits filed in April 2008. Work began on 18 August 2008 and ended in March 2009. The speed of construction was impressive ! In the space of only fifteen days , home, arriving in panels was mounted. Every day, fetching children to school, I passed the site and I noticed that more piece was constructed.
The architect in charge of the project has been working in partnership with Finnish craftsmen . In particular, we used a carpenter . Excellent communication is established between the various trades has been a key to the success of this project.
teams were present on site from Monday to Friday, with meetings every Wednesday morning, led by the foremen. It was obviously essential for us to be there.
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| Despite the damage the storm Klaus, workers normally pursued the construction of the wooden house, well advanced at the time of weathering. |
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| Each day, the house had an extra. |
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| The living room has an optimal lighting. |
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| The large bay window offers a view on the comfortable terrace. |
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| Vertical siding product nice lighting effects in every room of the house. |
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| The terrace is a transitional space between inside and outside the home. |
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| Vertical siding provides a slender appearance to the house. |
Once the house is completed
Your favorite piece?
We especially appreciate our living room , a true multi-function room with a dining area, a lounge and a library.
Do you have any construction projects in the short term?
We plan to install a pool in the coming years, in line with the terrace on the south side. And we intend to use the geothermal energy for heating water to make it possible to swim throughout the year.
We also plan to install a central fireplace , within a year or two.
The vegetation of the roof could be a further step in improving our home. We have not yet done so for economic reasons. This method is to superimpose a foam and succulents same to the roof. This technique, aesthetics , provides natural insulation. We do not want air conditioning, because we want to preserve the ecological nature of our house.
A tip for future owners?
We advise prospective owners to consider carefully the proposed construction of their home. Be accompanied by professional wood construction remains the best option . It is also important and useful to participate in meetings held by foremen in the construction. From beginning to end, it is imperative to establish a climate of trust with the architect, for the smooth construction.
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