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| Photo by Benjamin Benschneider/Article by Ana Lisa Alperovich |
A little pre-fab at Sol-Duc Hot Springs on the Olympic Peninsula by Olson-Kundig Architects posted today by a favorite blog of mine,
Inhabitat: Design Will Save the World. Their name pretty much says it all. Built with
structural insulated panels (SIPs) to enable it to be prefabricated off-site.
A good thing, because this
reduces waste while maximizing respect for the area, in the words of writer Ana LIsa Alperovich
. Four steel columns raise the shelter above ground for
minimal impact, while protecting the building from the occasional floods of the nearby river. At only 350 square feet the steel-clad interiors are made from wood, contrasting with the rugged patina of the exterior that will continue to blend and evolve with the surroundings as time goes by.
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