Slope house

We recently had a question on our Facebook page that has since inspired this post. We were asked if we had any tips for building on a sloped terrain. So here goes: Cut and Fill: This describes the process of carving out a level plinth on a sloping site, in order to build a home that is essentially designed for use on a level site. Any spoil that is cut from the bank is reserved in order for it to be brought back to make up the levels on the lower edge. Depending on the type of slope you are

Image 1 of 21 from gallery of Fusca House / BAQUERIZO Arquitectos. Photograph by Andrés Valbuena

Situada en la cima de una ladera, Casa Cantera nace de las condiciones extremas del terreno para ganar vistas al paisaje.

Contentious Cottage - Sherwood Forest, Maryland - This project is located in a century-old community established as a summer retreat. Original cottages, averaging only 750 SF, were designed in the picturesque Adirondack rustic style employing green, horizontal siding, rustic locust post porches, railings and architectural ornament – all prescribed by design covenant. The design solution sinks the bulk of the new house into the steep grade under a green roof. From the approach, all that is…

15 Degrees. Designer Dan Tyree’s modern approach to indoor-outdoor living along a downhill slope. This plan suits a long narrow lot. It makes every inch of space count by turning the slanting…

Harry Seidler & Associates: Hillside Housing

EFH Groth is a slope house with natural and simple beauty, located in Lofer, designed by LP architektur. The asymmetrical roof of the house follows the gradient of the slope, enhancing the sense that the house might slide down the hill at any moment.

Building into a gentle slope can enhance the efficiency of a design by providing living space inside the foundation and requiring less additional material and labor than the same amount of space above grade. And if properly designed, the in-ground living area can be bright and spacious. &am

The building project is located on the border of the "Valley of Giaroni" that lies under the road of Ramestòn in the municipality of Marostica. The concept i...