Solar Umbrella House

Sustainable modern residence.

Overview

Solar Umbrella House, using steel and glass, is a 2005 eco-friendly home in Venice, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Solar panels, open layout.
• Glass walls, steel frame.
• Sustainable design.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 21st century.
• Residential: House.
• Sustainable Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Pugh + Scarpa, model for green living.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Steel Construction (technique), Sustainability (theory), Facade (element), Contemporary (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History

Record

Completed: 2005

Location: Venice, USA

Materials: steel, glass

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