Hydrophilic Hoophouse

Hydrophilic Hoophouse

The Hydrophilic Hoophouse deploys common materials toward a typological transformation of a common, agricultural vernacular assembly. Standard hoophouses have a strong tradition of affordable and efficient assembly techniques that establish micro-climates for extended season horticulture. This project challenges several standard practices, and in so doing, advances a structural and material approach that integrates a new rainwater collection technique. As an outcome, the hoophouse typology is updated through the environmental consideration of light, air and water, as expressed through a common, yet rich material palette.