An innovative curving S-shaped roof is the centrepiece of a small solar studio designed by The Lamboo Company to showcase their range of structural bamboo for architectural applications. The unusual roof, looking a bit like a small-scale ski-jump, allows for maximum exposure to sunlight in the winter months and minimizes sun exposure during the summer months.
“This feature helps to achieve the most possible sunlight into the living space during the winter to naturally heat the space while still achieving full sun activity on all solar panels. During the summer the “S” shaped roof overhang does not allow for sun to shine into the studio, yet stops the sunlight at the deck. This helps save on cooling energy and will result in maintaining much cooler conditions naturally through the summer months and still resulting in 100% solar panel activity,” explain the designers of their Lamboo Studio Project.
The 304sq.ft studio (with a 308sq.ft external deck) also includes a composting toilet, cork flooring and bamboo (or Lamboo) beams, joists, windows and cabinets.
Visit: Lamboo Studio Project
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