Project posted by MYD studio, inc.
Energy Lab at the Ecology Center
view towards farmland beyond solar photovoltaic structure / agricultural site, San Juan Capistrano
#farm #greenbuilding
local farm cat at the Ecology Center, Orange County, California
living roof detail / modular liveroof system with contemporary aluminum landscape edging
#greenroof #succulents
The photovoltaic array generates enough power for all the energy needs of the historic main building.
#photovoltaic #solar #roof #farmhouse #agrarian
structural detail // half-round washer at custom timber joint connection
#woodworking #timber
rustic outdoor classroom / orange county, ca
Credits
From MYD studio, inc.
The Energy Lab is an outdoor classroom space for educational programs at The Ecology Center, a non-profit organization housed at the historic Congdon Residence, the oldest wood-framed structure in San Juan Capistrano.
Constructed of sustainable materials, the design solution for a structure to support an 8-panel photovoltaic array takes cues from the agrarian site and consists of exposed timber framing and a modular green roof system at the asymmetrical gable. Green features include FSC-certified timber, as well as Richlite panels, a natural fiber composite material, used as a semi-transparent slatted enclosure.