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Weathering steel roof shelters Utah desert home by Studio Upwall Architects
American practice Studio Upwall Architects has designed a house on a desert site in Moab, Utah, sheltered from the harsh climate by a weathering steel roof.
Overlooking panoramic views of red rock cliffs, the rusted steel and weathered wood cladding of Sunny Acres Residence was chosen by the Washington-based practice to reference the colour palette and texture of its surroundings.
Sunny Acres Residence and a neighbouring garage are clad in weathering steel to match the desert landscape
The simple arrangement of the 185-square-metre home sees bedrooms and utility spaces in its northern half, and a large living, kitchen and dining area facing south, protected from the sun by the metal roof's large overhang.
"The home is simple in function and form with an asymmetric gable roof volume that is extruded along the main axis of the house to form an exterior shroud," said Studio Upwall Architects.
The two buildings have gabled roofs that overhang outdoor spaces
"The southern wall, punctuated with a series of glass doors and windows designed to provide a connection to the landscape and panoramic views, is set in under the deep overhang of the roof to deliver shade in the hottest months."
This overhanging roof form continues downwards with two wall sections, one solid and one fitted with louvres, at either end of the roof to further shade the large windows.
Smooth concrete patios are used as outdoor dining areas
Extending from the interior, the smooth concrete floor creates a patio that wraps around the southern end of the home, with outdoor seating areas oriented towards the La Sal Mountains and sunrise to the east, and sunset over the Utah Cliffs to the west.
Grey render covers the exterior, with openings surrounded by weathered wood cladding to creating a softer texture where the home is entered. A sliding, slatted door on the eastern elevation enables further control of the sunlight.
Inside, white walls and a pitched ceiling brings a feeling of lightness and space, with simple fittings focusing attention on the framed views of the landscape.
A ladder leads up to a mezzanine loft above the kitchen area, creating a more intimate space for reading and reflection away from the brightness and open views of the ground floor.
The house features neutral interiors
Along the northern edge, the roof extends down to provide greater privacy in the bedroom and bathroom spaces, which feature smaller horizontal windows.
Opposite, a small garage building has been designed with the same form and weathered exterior finishes to mirror the main home.
White walls are set against darker cabinetry in the kitchen
Other projects recently completed in Utah include a charred wood home by Klima Architecture and a cedar-clad courtyard home by Kipp Edick and Joe Sadoski, both located close to the Wasatch Mountains.
The photography is byCity Home Collective.
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Western states face first federal water cuts
#BureauOfReclamation #usbr to declare first-ever #water #shortage at the #Colorado #River, a water #source for 40 million people and millions of acres of #farmland. #Arizona to be hardest hit, losing 18% of its share from the river. #Nevada loses 7%, #Mexico 5%
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At least six variants of COVID-19 have now been found in Utah, including the highly-contagious Delta variant, which currently accounts for more than 90% of all variant cases in the state. Other variants present are the U.K., Brazil and South African variants and two variants from California.
The Utah Department of Health reported Thursday there have been 1,096 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths from the virus. To date, the department said Utah has seen 5,265 breakthrough cases in those who are fully vaccinated, including 63 on Wednesday.
Vaccination may ultimately be the way out of the pandemic, but it's not enough, Dr. Todd Vento, an infectious diseases doctor at Intermountain Healthcare, said, especially in the face of the new highly contagious variant seen as causing more severe illness than previous versions of the virus.
"It doesn't take the place of common sense. It doesn't take the place of masks and social distancing, We still have to do those. We have to do those even more now because we've got a much more aggressive virus that goes between people much more easily. Masks do work to prevent that," Vento said.
July 8, 2021
Excessive Heat Warning
Utah
National Weather Service
New scorching heat wave building across Western U.S.
At least 28 million people are slated to experience highs in the triple digits over the coming week
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT IN UTA UNTIL 10 PM MDT FRIDAY. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 100 to 104 each afternoon.
#heatwave #utah
July 4, 2021
8:41 PM Mountain Time. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Prolonged Heat Wave Next Week⚠️
A prolonged heat wave is expected next week, with high temperatures regularly around 100-105 at Salt Lake City.
It got up to 103 °F today.
That’s it for me. I’m having my air conditioner installed on July 6. With everyone blasting their air conditioners, hopefully, the power stations won’t explode statewide.
It’s suppose to rain a little in a few minutes. Maybe it will be enough to cool things off. Even a light sprinkle would help. Due to Climate Change the summers are getting worse. Droughts, heat waves and forest fires. More people are becoming ill and others are going crazy because of the excessive heat. I think about finding a way to spend summers in Alaska. A Heat Wave Refugee.
9:03 PM: A little sprinkle of rain came and went. Every drop is quickly drying up.
Deb Haaland Wants to Restore National Monuments Slashed by Trump
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Albion Basin, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
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