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Sep 13

Barkkula

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The Barkkula, Swedish for “bark hill,” aims to integrate the dog house into the outdoor living spaces that many dog owners enjoy and utilizes sustainable design strategies such as passive cooling, rainwater collection, and renewable materials. As a K-9 counterpart to the lounge furniture and kitchens many enjoy in their outdoor spaces, the Barkkula’s form takes inspiration from the “hills” for which it is named. It is conceptualized as a kit-of-parts that allows for easier transport, customization, and reconfiguration by the owner. Though each module is similar, each has a unique function and slightly modified geometry–the storage module houses the rooftop planting trays, water storage/ filtration, water bowl, and flexible storage cubbies. While the shelter module provides the dog with shade, protection, and privacy while giving the owner opportunities for reconfiguration by way of the operable windows which dual as a seat.

Sep 13

Fire Station K-9

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This doghouse design, inspired by fire stations in the DFW metroplex, pays tribute to the canines’ contribution to American welfare. The three entry points of the doghouse are symbolic of the fire engine bays, allowing the dog to jump into action at a moments notice. The raised roof provides shade and cross ventilation to keep your dog cool and comfortable. The use of solid surface material for the structure and exterior grade plastic for the decking provides strength and durability being exposed to the elements. The whole doghouse can be hosed down to keep it clean to provide many years of enjoyment tor both you and your furry companion.

Sep 13

Modern Pup

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The contemporary dog house design is raised off the ground to insulate the pet from the ground temperature. An operable back door is installed to allow breezes to pass through the house during warmer months, and a second view for the pet. The front of the house features a 3d printed dog bone pattern mounted on a wood frame at the entry.

Sep 13

Game Time

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This home was created to be functional for both the owner and the pet.  The design, aside from having everything a doghouse needs, has an additional gaming area to entice the owner and guests to play.  Above the roof, there lays a bar top with fake greenery to create a space where anyone can hang around the doghouse while playing.  The modern and neutral aesthetic complement the primary focus, the game, by letting the colored acrylic stand out.  Altogether, this doghouse is a standalone piece that becomes an addition to the exterior for both the owner and the pet.

Sep 13

Call of the Wild

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The Call of  the Wild brings a mountain retreat for your dog to their own backyard.  Inspired by a log cabin, the team set out to create a cozy shelter that could provide relaxation to a big dog in every season.  Designed with a variety of wood elements, the natural material is meant to bring your dog closer to nature, back to their ancestral past and into the woods.  The front and back walls of the house, with staggered natural wood vertical elements referencing trees in a forest, allow ventilation through the house while also enclosing the space to make it feel safe.  Once your dog has their very own cabin, they’ll feel the Call of the Wild!

Sep 13

Døghüt 2.0

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Døghüt follows a flat-pack approach with a goal to provide an affordable, sustainable and modern DIY dog house.  The simplicity of the material and template allows you to have it printed in any local CNC shop.  Once you follow the easy instructions, the whimsy, minimalistic profile lets you modify the form and configuration to your dog’s needs.  Simply pull out the bench to create an extra playful step for your dog to jump on the roof.  Døghüt is so flexible that it can travel with you from small road trips all the way to a new house!

Sep 13

Dog Spa(w)

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The Dog Spa(w) lets your four-legged friend lounge in style during the dog days of summer through careful, historically informed, design choices.  Throw open the corner doors of the Spa(w) and let the wind pass through, all while the ‘windcatcher’ up top pulls down cooling breezes.  If that August heat is still too much, plop down on the cool stone pads of the paw; if the weather’s fine, there’s always the integrated dog bed.  Taking design inspiration from the sustainable Japanese wood preservation technique of Shou Sugi Ban, the dark wood exterior is easy on the eyes and provides all-weather durability that will last into your dog’s golden years.  Plus, with the detachable roof that allows for easy cleaning, you and your pet can relax in style for years to come!

Sep 13

Pup Pod

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The Pup Pod is a playful shelter for our canine companions.  The arched form allows for easy access in or out at both sides, always providing a room with a view, plus food and water at paws length.  Holes on two sides function both as ventilation and, with wooden pegs, as a spot to hang the pup’s favorite yard toys.  The simple form and use of color make the Pup Pod a pleasant experience for canine and human alike.

Sep 13

Green Dreams

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Following the sleeping and lounging patterns of our locally sourced pup, Green Dreams accentuates a dog’s different methods of rest, relaxation and observation.  The structural sines made of cedar descend and splay out towards the rear, widening the covered space and allowing the dog to easily curl up for a nap.  The slope of the asymmetrical roof continues to provide aid not only to the dog itself, but also for making sure none of the already scarce rainwater goes to waste, allowing it to flow directly into its planters.  The opportunity for planting greenery has been provided for its aesthetic value along with a natural filtering/cooling of the doghouse, creating a comfortable and tranquil space for all dogs seeks an escape from the Texas heat.

Oct 07

Gardenview Paw-villion

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The Gardenview Paw-villion provides the feeling of being cocooned by a protective, sculptural canopy, like a favorite blanket draped over a dog’s crate. At the bottom, sliding panels allow for both privacy and customizable views in different directions.  Designed from the dog’s perspective, this wooden pavilion is a relaxing shelter that also gives the dog the experience of being connected to his or her humans and surrounding garden activities.  White oak wood related to natural comfort and is a resilient choice for the outdoors.  The sliding panels simultaneously allow for natural air ventilation, while the full height entrance lets hot air escape.

Contributors: The Woodwork Shop in Fort Worth; Spinneybeck/FiltzFelt

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