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Perch House

Sustainable Micro-Housing

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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A Small Footprint

Project Overview

Perch House is a sustainable micro-dwelling of less than 600 square feet organized through a compact vertical section. A 3D-printed cementitious shell works with CLT floors, platforms, and built-in storage to turn space between levels into useful circulation and inhabitable volume. Double-height areas, lofted rooms, tall glazing, and high-level openings preserve daylight, support passive air movement, and create spatial variety without increasing the building’s footprint.

Project Facts

Location
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Type
Sustainable Micro-Housing
Area
Under 600 SF
Status
Academic Project
Material System
3D-Printed Cementitious Construction + CLT
Role
Architectural Designer / Student Designer

Design Focus

Reduce · Stack · Occupy · Open · Ventilate