MARTaK被动房屋设置在科罗拉多州落基山脉的海拔6800英尺。这座小型住宅是科罗拉多州第一座经认证的国际被动式住宅，没有泡沫产品或其他能源密集型材料。

MARTaK Passive House is set in the Colorado Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 6800 feet. The small residence is the first certified international Passive House in Colorado and is built without foam products or other energy intensive materials. 

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在我的“建筑的超本土化”一书的研究中，我深深地被当代日本小建筑所感动。我选择尽量保持平面图的开放性，而不是围绕使用来设计程序。空间可以适应大型聚会或亲密逗留。上层空间通过网床在声学上连接到主层。这也提供了一个光井，以减少可能是一个狭窄的内部。

During my research for my book Hyperlocalization of Architecture I was deeply moved by contemporary small Japanese architecture. Rather than design program around use I chose to keep the floor plan as open as possible. The space can adapt to large gatherings or intimate stays. The upper story space is acoustically connected to the main level via a net bed. This also provides a light well to reduce what could be a cramped interior.

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内饰重要性仅限于FSC胶合板、雪松、瓷砖和石膏板，以强调光线和空间。由胶合板箱制成的节省空间的楼梯可视地固定细长的生活区。第二层由垂直和水平的钉层压木材支撑。

Interior finish materiality is restricted to FSC plywood, cedar, tile, and plasterboard to emphasize light and space. A space saving staircase made from plywood boxes visually anchors the elongated living area. The second floor is supported by vertical and horizontal nail-laminated timbers. 

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楔形足迹改善了太阳对南方的曝光率，并保存了三棵成熟的庞德罗萨松树，毗邻建筑物。树木保持当地的栖息地，并在夏季和初秋提供关键的遮荫。该项目的集结是由当地的山体组成的，称为猪背，那里有一个陡峭的、均匀的斜坡，有一座巨石脊。东侧有一个室外房间，让人想起一个木屋，它是由雪松木桩组成的木质外墙加固而成的。

A wedge shape footprint improves solar exposure to the south and preserves three mature Ponderosa Pine trees adjacent to the building. The trees maintain the local habitat and provide critical shade in summer and early fall. The massing of the project is informed by local mountain formations called Hogbacks which have a steep uniform slope with a ridge of boulders. The east side, featuring an outdoor room, is reminiscent of a cabin which is reinforced by the wood exterior composed of cedar picket. 

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C.Andrew Michle

为了减少能源和提高生命周期潜力，外壳不使用泡沫产品，在矿物羊毛和纤维素上进行绝缘，用螺柱和胶合板作为结构和空气屏障。其他材料的选择遵循摇篮到摇篮的方法。外墙用矿物棉板和纤维水泥墙板覆盖。此外，钢屋顶和回火三层玻璃窗提供耐火能力。

To reduce embodied energy and improve life cycle potential the envelope uses no foam products, relaying on mineral wool and cellulose for insulation, and studs and plywood for structure and the air barrier. Other material choices abide by cradle to cradle methodologies. The exterior wall cavity is covered with mineral wool board and fiber cement siding. In addition the steel roof and tempered triple pane windows provides fire resilience.

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家庭供暖能耗比当地电耗低90%，用电也受到离网太阳能系统的限制。然而，生活质量没有受到限制，因为高绝缘信封和低功耗设备，如热回收通风器，使居住者舒适，并有充足的新鲜空气。

The home’s heating energy consumption  is 90% less than local code, and electrical use is also limited by the off grid solar power system. Quality of life is not restricted however as the highly insulated envelope and low power consumption equipment like the Heat Recovery Ventilator keeps occupants snug and with plenty of fresh air.

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产品描述。内胎U-PVC三层玻璃倾斜和转动窗户的特点是超级间隔和高SHGC气室。这些窗户在满足Passivhaus研究所要求的临界最低表面气温的同时，提供了显著的太阳能热增益和最大限度的热损失。这允许在南方自由使用玻璃，同时保持被动房屋认证所需的能源负荷阈值。

Product Description. The Intus U-PVC triple pane tilt and turn windows feature super spacers and high SHGC IGUs. The windows provide significant solar heat gains and minimizing heat losses while meeting critical minimum surface air temperatures required by the Passivhaus Institut. This allowed for liberal use of glazing to the south while maintaining energy load thresholds required for Passive House certification.

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