CHIA MIN  WANG 

Ranch House’s Problem：

Ranch house’s entry points, both front and back, have no foyer. Aesthetically, there is no transition from outside to inside. In terms of energy efficiency, this lack of transition result in loss of heat or cool air each time the door is opend.

Solution：
1. Add an energy efficient “air lock/vestibule space” that makes heat or help cool the house while providingspatial transitions from entrance.
2. It provides a modern vocabulary to the aging ranch house façade.

 

SPF 2010（Solar Preheat Foyer）is a new version of passive solar energy in 2010.

The modular metal panels with varied designed patterns and energy efficient windows could be easily assembled for different configurations. For the ranch house, the extended structure of the foyer creates a modern façade. It could prevent heat or cool air losing when door opened, also provides the good ventilation during winter and summer.