Words 16 Villa Farm Off-Grid Prototype

The Villa Farm prototype by AA Design Atelier is situated in Tamisian, within the Tehran province of Damavand country, Iran. Nestled at an elevation of 1580 meters, this project encompasses a site area of 350 sq.m overlooking the valley, positioned 90 meters above the main river that originates from Iran’s highest peak, Mount Damavand, towering at 5760 meters.

The project was born out of a theoretical research program conducted by AA Design Atelier at the Sheikh Bahaei Research Institute, with support from Mazandaran University and UNESCO’s United Nations National Commission in Iran. The aim of the research program was to address the conflict between the environmental hazards posed by villas in Iran and the human need for retreat and escape from city life. The Tamisian off-grid prototype is a farm-villa that seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings. By utilizing passive energy systems and rainwater harvesting, the villa minimizes its ecological footprint. The design also incorporates traditional architectural elements inspired by vernacular architecture, creating a harmonious blend of modernity and tradition.

One of the key objectives of this project is to improve people’s psychological well-being. The off-grid villa provides a serene sanctuary where individuals can reconnect with nature and find solace away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. By immersing themselves in natural elements, residents can experience a sense of tranquility that positively impacts their mental health.

 

Villa Farm Off-Grid Prototype

Key design principals of Villa Farm off-grid prototype:

A - Minimum construction intervention to the site

B - Natural cooling during hot days

C - Natural heating and saving energy during cold days

D - Natural lighting

E – Natural Ventilation

F - Vernacular Construction Technique

G- Traditional water harvesting system

H – Contextual gardening and plantation

J - Maximum Dialogue with Nature

 

 

References:

+ https://villamagazine.org/en/editorial/when-everything-starts-with-chahar-bagh
+ https://villamagazine.org/en/editorial/villa-ideology-as-literary-production-and-writing-architecture
+ https://villamagazine.org/en/editorial/the-transformation-of-the-villa
+ https://villamagazine.org/en/news/3rd-annual-conference-of-bagh-e-irani-2
+ https://villanews.ir/en/editorial/villa-farm-off-grid-prototype