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A Building Science Dive into the Hill Country Wine Cave
A Building Science Dive into the Hill Country Wine Cave

The Hill Country Wine Cave, a distinctive architectural endeavor by Clayton Korte Architects, is intricately integrated into the natural landscape of the Texas Hill Country. This private subterranean structure is carved into the north face of a solid limestone hillside, designed to nearly vanish into its surroundings. Completed in 2020, the 1,405 square meter facility encompasses a tasting lounge, a bar, a restroom, and a dedicated wine cellar capable of storing approximately 4,000 bottles.

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Wine Storage, Mechanical Design, Indoor Air Quality, HVAC, Heat Pumps, Architectural DesignPositive EnergyHill Country Wine Cave, Clayton Korte Architects, subterranean architecture, Texas Hill Country, wine cellar, tasting lounge, bar, restroom, limestone hillside, excavated tunnel, board-formed concrete portal, white oak, Douglas fir, shotcrete-lined walls, steel and wood windows, building science, thermal stability, moisture intrusion, MEP engineering, Positive Energy, high-end residential architecture, human-centered design, Kristof Irwin, heat, air, moisture flow, thermal performance, moisture control, earth's thermal buffer, subsurface temperatures, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES), Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES), passive thermal control, high-efficiency mechanical systems, temperature delta, above-grade environments, temperature fluctuation, energy demand, thermal mass effect, external environmental influence, "ship in a bottle" enclosure strategy, 3D scan, waterproof environment, drainage, water entry, moisture accumulation, sweating, moisture ingress, rainwater, groundwater, air transport, vapor diffusion, Building Science Corporation (BSC), Phius, RDH, source control, dampproofing, waterproofing, control layers, Water Resistive Barrier (WRB), air barrier, vapor retarder/barrier, drainage plane/cavity, rainscreen system, continuous insulation, SEER, HSPF heat pump, Goldilocks scenario, cooling, dehumidification, ASHRAE guidelines, indoor air quality (IAQ), humidity control, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), wine preservation, corks, off-gassing, ventilation, filtration, ASHRAE Standards 62.1, ASHRAE Standards 62.2, system thinking, high-performance design, collaborative design
Living Inside Anywhere: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Envelope Control Layers for Architects
Living Inside Anywhere: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Envelope Control Layers for Architects

The building enclosure, comprising the walls, roof, ceiling, and floor, serves as the fundamental separator between the outdoor and indoor environments. Far from being a static element, this enclosure is in a state of constant, dynamic regulation of heat, air, and moisture flow, influencing everything from the comfort and health of occupants to the long-term durability and energy efficiency of the structure. The aspiration for any building is to achieve a "high ideal" where these performance goals are met simultaneously, ensuring a comfortable, healthy, durable, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient interior space.

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Building EnclosurePositive EnergyBuilding enclosure, control layers, heat flow, air flow, moisture flow, bulk water control, gravity, wind-driven rain, capillary action, deflection, drainage, roofs, roof lines, tilted roofs, flat roofs, overhangs, site drainage, capillary breaks, drained assemblies, ventilated rain screen, flashing, water control layer materials, air control, mechanical systems, wind, stack effect, air leaks, air barrier systems, blower door test, duct leakage test, thermal control, radiation, windows, greenhouse effect, low-e coatings, exterior surface color, radiant barriers, convection, conduction, fluffy insulations, foam insulations, R-value, U-value, thermal bridging, continuous insulation, vapor control, moisture transport, perm rating, vapor barrier., Podcast