Steel-Clad Home Design To Survive A Wildfire In The Foothills Of The Rocky Mountains

Goatbarn Lane explores the power of less. When a form is reduced to its bare elements, every element of the form grows in impact. Size becomes insignificant. Design challenges become easier to solve. The form, footprint, and interior design of Goatbarn Lane reflect the philosophy of living with what we need - and no more. The steel-clad structure sits alongside a dominant rock outcropping that provides shelter from the north. A viewing platform cantilevers over the forest floor towards snow-capped peaks. Steel legs anchor into rock, allowing a bedroom to float above an undisturbed hillside. These connections to the place create a rich feeling of abundance in only 1,860 square feet of living space The building responds to a warming planet with defenses against wildfires. The granite rock outcropping creates a natural fire break with the forest above. The exterior shell of the home is 100% ignition-resistant construction, including a concrete base, steel framing, and steel siding. The roof assembl