Daiber & Aceituno Arquitectos Builds Metal House on Concrete Arches in Chilean Forest
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Daiber & Aceituno Arquitectos constructed a corrugated metal house named 'House in the Forest' in Chile, suspended on concrete arches to minimize its impact on the terrain. The design prioritizes capturing sunlight and uses economical building materials.
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Daiber & Aceituno Arquitectos completed the 100-square-metre (1075-square-foot) house – known as House in the Forest – on a 1.25-acre plot, as a refuge, prioritising its ability to capture sunlight and economical building materials.
Daiber & Aceituno Arquitectos have created a red metal house deep
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