Grass House
Anacostia, District of Columbia
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Grass House
Anacostia, District of Columbia
Anacostia, District of Columbia
Exterior view featuring charred cypress and cedar siding, black locust bench and roof rafters, irrigation cistern, and underground dry well gravel swale.
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Exterior charred cypress and cedar siding. Bench and roof rafters constructed with black locust.

Exterior charred cypress and cedar siding. Bench and roof rafters constructed with black locust.
Detail of black walnut treads and woven willow wall

Section perspective

Interior view featuring charred wood panels, woven willow wall, and mycellium light fixtures.
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Exterior elevations
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Detail: charred wood rafters under bamboo decking
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Exterior charred cypress and cedar siding. Roof rafters constructed with black locust. Copper rain chain and gutter system.
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Second floor railing in black walnut and willow
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Site plan
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Lower level featuring mycellium light fixtures
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Wool insulation

Exterior elevations
Detail: charred wood rafters under bamboo decking
Exterior charred cypress and cedar siding. Roof rafters constructed with black locust. Copper rain chain and gutter system.

Second floor railing in black walnut and willow

Site plan
Lower level featuring mycellium light fixtures
Wool insulation

2018, National Center for Smart Growth + low heat, Washington, DC