House in historic downtown

The building was built in a historic downtown environment, based on ecological architectural principles in both in its use of materials and its operation. Renewable energy and passive solar energy principles were taken into account in the design. This is complemented by environmentally friendly material use and a diverse heating system.

Adopted strategies

1. Environmentally friendly use of materials
Use of demolished tiles, bricks, stone. Indoors, the use of emission-free wood treatment materials, such as linseed oil-based glazes and hard oils mixed with citrus oils on the wooden ceiling and floor. Cellulose thermal insulation in both walls and roof.

 2. Low energy consumption and operating costs
Extra thermal insulation: 20 cm cellulose in the walls and 25 cm cellulose in the roof. Complemented by a massive heat storage mass, brick and stone block brick wall, solid decking in the roof. Durable, maintenance-free facade design. Diverse heating system: solar collector, wood fireplace with heat exchanger, condensing gas boiler. Use of water-saving faucets and water meter.

3. Use of renewable energy
Passive and active solar energy utilization, solar collector. Fireplace suitable for burning wood and biobriquettes for producing domestic hot water and heating.