The homeowner is a "new generation" farmer who applies extensive scientific and technical research to agricultural production, differing greatly from traditional methods. Therefore, during the development phase, we collaborated closely to discuss water circulation, energy efficiency, and how the house functions in harmony with the surrounding orchards and pond. We planned a functional layout that seamlessly integrates accommodation, relaxation, and agricultural activities.

In the Southeast region, most families rely on boreholes for agriculture, a process that has nearly exhausted groundwater resources. In recent years, water levels have often been insufficient for continuous irrigation. Consequently, we prioritized a water storage pond to ensure a steady supply for the fruit orchard. Water is pumped from the well, stored in the pond, and then distributed to the garden.

Taking advantage of this, we created a pond that serves multiple purposes: irrigation, landscaping, and microclimate regulation. Additionally, the pond is used to grow aquatic vegetables—providing clean food for the family while naturally filtering the water. The owner also raises a moderate amount of fish to diversify daily meals and welcome guests from afar.

The house is clearly divided into two parts. The private areas consist of solid blocks: the altar room, bedrooms, kitchen, toilets, and sauna, all arranged to one side. This leaves the entire view of the pond for common spaces such as the living area, dining table, and porch.

In rural areas, when neighbors visit, they often sit on the porch to drink tea and chat rather than entering the living room. The living room is typically reserved for important family events or holidays. Thus, we arranged a small tea area in the middle of the pond, providing a private space for people to gather amidst the water landscape during leisure time.

On a daily basis, the living room serves as a communal space where the family gathers to watch TV every evening.

urrounding garden is filled with various edible vegetables and fruit trees, enabling a nearly self-sufficient lifestyle with only occasional trips to the market to vary the meals.

 Beyond researching the establishment of a sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle for a farmstay, we also explore construction solutions to gradually move towards a minimum emission building process.

After years in the industry, we have realized that traditional construction has a very negative impact on the living environment: from material extraction, cement production, and brick firing to transportation and the building process itself—all of which release a massive amount of emissions.

"The Second is the first practical prototype in our research on prefabricated housing solutions. We tentatively refer to it as a 'semi-prefabricated' project. For the private functional blocks, we applied traditional construction methods with three simple painted brick units. These blocks are physically separated, with the gaps between them strategically designed to enhance ventilation and facilitate convection airflow from the pond into the house."

For the common spaces and the roofing system, we experimented with a prefabricated galvanized steel frame. This is covered with insulated PU roofing sheets on top, and finished with a natural wood ceiling underneath.

The entire building envelope of the common area is composed of perforated metal sheets, steel frames, and prefabricated glass. This solves the problem of natural ventilation and lighting while providing protection without obstructing the panoramic view of the landscape.

 The roof is also designed to extend toward the pond to reduce the impact of direct sunlight on the glass doors..