戴尔学习了两个经典的加州先例：超大的郊区住宅和紧凑、充足的平房；修改其中一个，扩大另一个，以成为一个新的南加州类型。它占地600平方英尺，是一座微型住宅，其内部具有前所未有的弹性，因此一座房子的面积是原来的三倍。

DALE learns from two classic California precedents: the super-sized suburban tract home and the compact, sufficient bungalow; amending one and expanding on the other to become a new Southern California typology. At 600 square feet, it is a micro house with an unprecedented flexible interior that results in the program of a house three times the size.

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Architecture & Engineering

它的两个独立模块位于一个铁路系统上，它提供了扩大和收缩住宅的选择，以便对气候变化作出反应，并考虑到生活方式的需要。当这些模块被分隔开来时，就会创建一个中间庭院，以扩大居住空间，并允许居住者利用加州优越的气候。戴尔的滑动悬垂允许额外的配置，提供阴影和隐私的需要。当一个广阔的居住空间不需要，或当夜间气候变冷时，戴尔的模块聚集在一起，密封和需要最小的能源为家庭供电，最大限度地利用一个小脚印的效率。

Its two independent modules sit on a rail system that provides the option to expand and contract the home in order to react to climate changes, as well as take into account lifestyle needs. When the modules are spaced apart, a mid-yard is created that expands the living space and allows occupants to take advantage of California’s sublime climate. DALE’s sliding overhangs allow for additional configurations providing shading and privacy where needed. When an expansive living space is not needed, or when the night climate becomes cold, DALE’s modules come together, seal and require minimal energy to power the home, maximizing efficiency with a small footprint.

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通过沿着铁路系统移动和向自然开放，戴尔扩展到了环境中，同时又小而宽敞，而且高效和膨胀。它的竞赛原型的运动范围是54英尺，这意味着家庭的面积可以从600英尺增加到近1800英尺。在现实世界中，除了十项全能比赛之外，家庭既可以存在于一个标准的郊区土地上，也可以存在于一大片土地上，在理论上，这个系统可以被添加进来，从而导致更多的变化。

By moving along its rail system and opening up to nature, DALE expands into the environment, being at the same time small and spacious, and efficient and expansive. Its range of motion for the competition prototype is 54 feet, meaning the home’s square footage can grow from 600 to nearly 1,800 feet. In the real world, beyond the decathlon competition, the home can exist either on a standard suburban lot, or on a large expanse of land where the system can, in theory, be added to, resulting in much more variation.

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该电气系统依靠白天照明，并结合使用节能LED照明、电器和电子产品。一个先进的家庭监测和自动化系统实时测量电耗和耗水的各个方面，使家庭和用户能够调节他们的行为。

The electrical system relies on the use of day lighting and incorporates the use of energy efficient LED lighting, appliances and electronics.  A sophisticated home monitoring and automation system meters every aspect of electricity and water consumption in real time allowing the home and user to regulate their behavior.

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净零能量

Net Zero Energy

戴尔使居民更容易节约能源。家庭控制系统iPad应用程序监控能源使用情况，并帮助房主了解能源在哪里使用。该应用程序还为如何更有效地运行戴尔提供了鼓励和建议。例如，当外面天气暖和、阳光明媚时，这款应用可能会建议房主打开戴尔，关闭空调、零能源建筑(ZNE)，这对环境和钱包都有好处；因此，为了鼓励绿色建筑的做法，加州能源委员会(California Energy Commission)设定了一些崇高的目标。到2020年，所有新的住宅建设将成为ZNE，到2030年，所有新的商业建设都将成为ZNE。作为Zne在2013年的家乡，戴尔开创了一个先例。

DALE makes it easy for the inhabitants to save energy. The home control system iPad app monitors energy usage and helps the homeowner understand where energy is being used. The app also offers encouragement and suggestions on how to run DALE more efficiently. For example, when it's warm and sunny outside, the app might suggest that the homeowner open DALE up and turn off the A/C. Zero net energy (ZNE) buildings are good for the environment, and the wallet; so to encourage green building practices, the California Energy Commission has set some lofty goals. By 2020, all new residential construction will be ZNE, and by 2030, all new commercial construction will be ZNE. As ZNE home in 2013, DALE sets a precedent.

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要了解更多关于戴尔的信息，请访问这里的团队页面。项目描述由SCI-圆弧和加州理工学院提供。

To learn more about DALE, visit the team's page here. Project description is courtesy of SCI-Arc and Caltech.

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