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Pre-design

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  • Design iteration 1:Concept N°9 (of 11) - selected for further development
  • Design iteration 1: Cantilevered position on the ridge and garage under the snow surface
  • Design iteration 1: Looking South
  • Design iteration 1: looking North: note ridge geometry (vertical wall)
  • Design iteration 2: Concept optimized for aerodynamics (snow accumulation and forces)
  • Design iteration 2: looking west
  • Design iteration 2: looking east
  • Design iteration 2: overview: note roof extension for thermal solar panels
  • Airflow simulations on final design

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