08/10/2024

JBC Design

Comfort At Home

Storm-proof homes designed to survive every challenge

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Located inside a Eucalyptus forest, the aptly named Karri Fire House was created for a professional firefighter – someone who knows all too well the devastating effects that fire can have on a home.




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Industrial-grade materials were carefully used to withstand a Bushfire Attack Level of BAL-40, one of the highest measures possible. The house also has extra-robust shutters, which can be used throughout the year to manage the levels of sunlight and glare that enter through the windows.




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The property is also highly energy-efficient and features fireproof masonry walls, a suspended concrete floor and fire-retardant insulation. As well as being extremely safe, the home has an attractive contemporary aesthetic, offering the perfect balance between practicality and kerb appeal.




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The hideaway was designed for a jazz musician, who wanted to create a beautiful workspace where artists could meet, escape and be inspired by the landscape. The cluster of cabins offers pared-back design with Scandinavian touches and plenty of exposed natural materials, including timber and cork. Extensive picture windows frame incredible views across Fleinvær that are sure to inspire residents.




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The ultimate wilderness retreat, the Arctic Hideaway offers four private sleeping cabins and five social spaces, including a canteen and a community sauna to fend off the biting cold. If we find ourselves in the Arctic, we know where we’ll be heading…




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The desert house boasts 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows instead of walls, offering incredible views across the barren landscape beyond. The glass walls are also extremely tough, meaning the building can easily withstand the area’s ferocious winds.




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The property’s roof is made from timber and clad in mirrored panels to reflect the sunlight. Comprising three internal spaces, the glass retreat offers separate rooms for sleeping, eating and bathing and also boasts a sunken hot tub – the perfect spot for stargazing!




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Premade in a factory and assembled on-site in less than 24 hours, the forest hut benefits from a modular, prefabricated shell that’s highly energy-efficient and airtight – meaning the intense Canadian winds are kept firmly outside!




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The exterior of the hut is clad in metal, making it extremely durable no matter the weather. The cabin’s elegant timber shell is crafted from FSC-certified lumber, while the interior features 100{22d08c03c7a24d93e425590ff0824241bdc3a783edadf58e6afae3a272b090fc} recyclable materials for a zero-waste finish.




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Sitting entirely exposed in a beautiful clearing at the heart of rich woodlands, the cabin covers just 82 square feet and has won numerous awards for its stylish, sustainable design.




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The cabin features a highly durable outer shell formed from prefabricated larch wood, which blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. A sheet of metal across the roof helps to further stabilise the structure, while a biomass boiler and electric panels power the home.




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Inside, the cabin is effortlessly modern with bare timber walls, parquet flooring and elegant finishes. Every inch of the home’s interior is utilised, including compact corners and angular roof voids, where a small bedroom can be found. Sleeping up to four people, the idyllic woodland cabin proves that an all-weather home can be pretty stylish too!




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These unique weather-proof cabins lie on the picture-perfect Rogaland hiking trail in Soddatjørn, Norway. This wild environment welcomes thousands of visitors each year, with its breathtaking scenery and versatile mountaineering routes. Offering the perfect respite for hikers, these lodges sit alongside the idyllic waters of Lysefjord and the Soddatjørn Mountain Lake.




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The contemporary cabins needed to be easy to maintain and quick to erect in an unpredictable environment. Each hut is built from rolled zinc, which helps the homes to resist both wind and snow, requiring very little upkeep.




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This majestic house lies in the extreme desert climate of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Described by its architects as a modernist pavilion, the spectacular home was designed to withstand a truly intense climate.




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The elegant property sits on a sloping plot and was constructed from reinforced concrete insulation panels. The building was sited in the perfect position to avoid the peak glare of the sun, whilst also drawing in the prevailing sea breeze.




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During the spring, Colorado suffers from intense winds and extreme, changeable weather. From blizzards to dramatic temperature fluctuations, the landscape of this rugged state is as unpredictable as it is attractive.




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This sustainable home offers insulated timber walls, with overlapping eaves to protect the property from extreme weather. Ultra-thick windows and doors plus a heat-insulated basement mean that the home can withstand virtually anything Mother Nature throws its way.




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Incredibly, the structure contains 77 unique timber panels that slot together like a 3D puzzle to form the exterior shell. Inside, the snug cabin offers 161 square feet of space framed by warm wood. At the centre of the room sits a vast angular window that frames the spectacular rugged vistas below.




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A refuge for weary hikers, wooden benches have been built into the walls of the structure, while tables and stools provide the perfect place to eat and recharge. With no artificial light, climbers have to rely on the wood-fired stove and lanterns for illumination.




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