http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/drmms-dynamic-architecture-the-sliding-house.html Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:10:09 +0000 Architects drMM have created a spectacular example of flexible architecture with their Sliding House design. A huge exterior shell moves over a greenhouse-like glass interior and open air spaces creating a variety of different living areas. drMM explains: The surprise: the separated forms can be transformed by a 20 ton mobile roof/wall enclosure which traverses the site, creating combinations of enclosure, open-air living and framing of views according to position. This is an autonomous structure; steel, timber, insulation and unstained larch spanning recessed railway tracks. Movement is powered by hidden electric motors on wheels integrated into the wall thickness. TheRead more...]]>