STRUCTURAL CONCEPT

BUTTERFLY ROOF• two slanting roofs covering the whole building• made with lightweight materials• maximise natural lighting by coming in through gaps and roof membrane • standard roof structural system• waterproof material• flexible

ALTERNATIVE TO MURCUTT GUEST STUDIO

Simple butterfly structure

Two symmetrical roofs

Membrane roof

MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

Glass• natural lighting• view• lightweight

Timber• lightweight • to support roof• as beam, joist and other structural system

Membrane roofing• lightweight• waterproof• opaque• allow natural lighting

Construction sequence 1_ foundation2_ column 3_ one span ridge 4_ rafters5_ joist6_ membrane

Pitch & dimension

DESIGN & FUNCTIONFUNCTION• Shelter• Natural lighting• Expand views