TIMBER HOUSE COMPETITION

Project: Family house made of timber
Architect: Thibault Faÿ

Budget: R 3.5m

Year: 2019

This house designed for a timber competition is located in the lush Johannesburg suburbia, also known as the biggest human-made forest.


The construction concept of this house is based on the repetition of a timber frame that expands to host the different functions of the house. The rectangular house is oriented south-west to north-east to make the best use of the daylight. The vertical part of the timber frame is also used as a sun breaker for the east and the west facade granting an efficient shading that keeps the house cool in summer.

On top of being a renewable material, the timber structure is excellent as a thermal-break and combined with a good insulation keeps the house cool in summer and warm in winter.

The large covered outdoor areas will be a must to enjoy a lazy afternoon on a long chair or to host friends and family for the traditional South African Braai.

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