Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, United States
Michael Jantzen
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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Relocatable M-vironments are made of a wide variety of manipulatable components that can be connected in many different ways to a matrix of modular support frames.
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The frames can be assembled and disassembled in different ways to accommodate a wide range of changing needs. The M-house, which is made from the M-vironment system, consists of a series of rectangular panels that are attached with hinges to an open
space frame grid of seven interlocking cubes.
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The existing M-house panels are assembled with a steel structural frame that supports thin sheets of a concrete composite. The house can be designed to be self sufficient, powered by alternative energy sources such as the sun and the wind.
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The M-vironments were developed to accommodate a wide range of markets. With different sizes, shapes, materials, and panel types, the system can be used for exhibit structures, pavilions, play environments for kids, retail spaces, office modules, and many other commercial applications. The M-house is for sale and for details can be found on Michael Jantzen's website
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Video: M-House / By Michael Jantzen
Video: The M-house is a prefabricated modular house, by Michael Jantzen. The M-house has been featured in many books, magazines, and newspapers from around the world. Some of the books include, Architecture Now volume 2, Experimental Houses, Brave New Houses, A Guide to Contemporary Architecture in America, and Architecture in the 20th Century.
This M-House was designed to function as a single private vacation retreat, or in multiple numbers and configurations, as a complete stand alone high tech resort complex. The house can be designed to be self sufficient, powered by alternative energy sources such as the sun and the wind.
The M-vironments were developed to accommodate a wide range of markets. With different sizes, shapes, materials, and panel types, the system can be used for exhibit structures, pavilions, play environments for kids, retail spaces, office modules, and many other commercial applications.
The structure can be assembled or disassembled by a crew of four in one week.
Jantzen built this one-bedroom cottage entirely by himself.
Project Data
Project name: M-House
Location: Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, United States
Program: Prefabricated Modular House
Floor Area: 90 m2
Completion Year: 2000
The people
Architect: Michael Jantzen
27800 N. Mc Bean Parkway, Suite 319
Valencia CA 91354
Structural engineers: Advanced Structures Inc. Los Angeles
Photographs: © Courtesy of Michael Jantzen
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