Aviator Haus
Concept Homes
The studio is currently developing a series of prefabricated timber homes. Garvan first developed the unique building method to create the workshop buildings for the DE BRUIR studio over 15 years ago. The success of those original buildings and their continued performance since has encouraged him to refine the concept as a housing product.
The concept
De Havilland Mosquito
The background of the building technique lies in the design of an early timber aircraft, the deHavilland Mosquito. Shortages of metal in wartime Britain prompted an innovative use of timber in the production of this highly successful fighter plane.
The ‘Monocoque’ (meaning ‘single shell’) construction allowed a minimal amount of material and construction to create a very strong but light structure.
Plywood is a timber product that is optimized for strength and consistency. Curving the timber so it is in tension, further optimizes its strength.
Sustainability
Just like the Mosquito, the Aviator Haus is built using curved timber and plywood sections to achieve its strength. Thereby reducing the amount of timber consumed in the build.
The intention is to use only a responsible amount of natural material to create these structures.
Strength through Shape
