With its organic heat, inherent sense of sweetness, and many ecofriendly properties, including the ability to provide thermal insulation and thermal storage and control of moisture, wood is the material ideal building for the future. Here are nine examples of wooden buildings that could turn a new leaf in the history of architecture.
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1 Clean- aligned, Ecofriendly Timber Home Japan
Location Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan
Architect Yoshiaki amino and Heisei Corporation
Key strengths comfortable microclimate within; that directly benefit those working in the wood industry using unwanted wood
The house is known as Ki no Katamari no Ie (House of thick Timbers ) and is the result of collaboration between Yoshiaki amino, a university professor and architect specializing in wooden structures, and Heisei Corporation, a construction company known for high quality carpentry and architectural design in wood. The house is the brainchild of the architect to build a healthy environment for aging parents while leveraging ecofriendly properties of wood.
'Wood is a building material with many useful properties, as strong and a good thermal insulator, providing storage of heat, and humidity control. It is perfect for creating a comfortable living environment, "says Amino. The house is built of mostly domestic Japanese cedar low market value (because of irregularities) to take full advantage of these properties environmentally friendly.
A square was used to minimize the outer wall surface and expose as little as possible of the weather. Solar panels on the roof hot water supply. In addition, the kitchen has a wood stove in Switzerland which also provides heat to a hot water tank used for hot water and heat in winter.
The south facade is crossed only by deep high windows and side lights, which create a relaxing interior full of indirect natural light and shade.
Location Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan
Architect Yoshiaki amino and Heisei Corporation
Key strengths comfortable microclimate within; that directly benefit those working in the wood industry using unwanted wood
The house is known as Ki no Katamari no Ie (House of thick Timbers ) and is the result of collaboration between Yoshiaki amino, a university professor and architect specializing in wooden structures, and Heisei Corporation, a construction company known for high quality carpentry and architectural design in wood. The house is the brainchild of the architect to build a healthy environment for aging parents while leveraging ecofriendly properties of wood.
'Wood is a building material with many useful properties, as strong and a good thermal insulator, providing storage of heat, and humidity control. It is perfect for creating a comfortable living environment, "says Amino. The house is built of mostly domestic Japanese cedar low market value (because of irregularities) to take full advantage of these properties environmentally friendly.
A square was used to minimize the outer wall surface and expose as little as possible of the weather. Solar panels on the roof hot water supply. In addition, the kitchen has a wood stove in Switzerland which also provides heat to a hot water tank used for hot water and heat in winter.
The south facade is crossed only by deep high windows and side lights, which create a relaxing interior full of indirect natural light and shade.
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Why wood?
Wood and its properties are used in a natural way to create this innovative home. Since the walls, roof and floor of the second level are all built on softwood 12cm thick normally used for structural elements such as columns, joists and beams, the house is structurally much stronger and is more than traditionally built wooden houses fireproof.
Since just enough heat is stored in the thick walls, roof and floor, the house remains at a comfortable temperature throughout the year. The mother of the architect, who lives in the house, said she "never felt either very cold or very hot. The wood is left unfinished, except for the treatment against termites, making it easy future use after partial demolition and low environmental impact upon disposal.
Wood and its properties are used in a natural way to create this innovative home. Since the walls, roof and floor of the second level are all built on softwood 12cm thick normally used for structural elements such as columns, joists and beams, the house is structurally much stronger and is more than traditionally built wooden houses fireproof.
Since just enough heat is stored in the thick walls, roof and floor, the house remains at a comfortable temperature throughout the year. The mother of the architect, who lives in the house, said she "never felt either very cold or very hot. The wood is left unfinished, except for the treatment against termites, making it easy future use after partial demolition and low environmental impact upon disposal.
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home contains three times the amount of wood generally used in a conventional house, but it is all dead animals low market value. A portion of the interior wall, for example, is built with low cost, visually irregular stud material with cracks and rounded corners, but the irregularity is what gives character to the walls.
"Due to the wood market which gives preference to standardized products, as well as the fact that consumers generally favor the wood that looks good, a pile of wood does not get used, said amino. "We bought the wood from the factory, so our money goes directly to people working at the plant and in the forest."
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"Due to the wood market which gives preference to standardized products, as well as the fact that consumers generally favor the wood that looks good, a pile of wood does not get used, said amino. "We bought the wood from the factory, so our money goes directly to people working at the plant and in the forest."
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Folkhem
2 All-wood block multistage Sweden
Location Sundbyberg, Stockholm, Sweden
Architect Gert Wingårdh
Builder Folkhem
Key strengths Speedy modular construction method ,; it just takes a minute to Sweden to increase the amount of wood used in the building
Strandparken in Sundbyberg, just outside of Stockholm, is the largest wooden structure aujourd 'hui in Sweden. The eight-story building was designed by renowned architect Gert Wingårdh and built in modules Folkhem, a leading construction company that focuses on building all-wood interior finishes of structures and facades.
The Company considers wood as the only suitable material for an environmentally sustainable future, urban populations expand and the building boom continues unabated in Stockholm and its surroundings.
Location Sundbyberg, Stockholm, Sweden
Architect Gert Wingårdh
Builder Folkhem
Key strengths Speedy modular construction method ,; it just takes a minute to Sweden to increase the amount of wood used in the building
Strandparken in Sundbyberg, just outside of Stockholm, is the largest wooden structure aujourd 'hui in Sweden. The eight-story building was designed by renowned architect Gert Wingårdh and built in modules Folkhem, a leading construction company that focuses on building all-wood interior finishes of structures and facades.
The Company considers wood as the only suitable material for an environmentally sustainable future, urban populations expand and the building boom continues unabated in Stockholm and its surroundings.
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Why wood?
'Just Wood is the best building material, it is, "said Sandra Frank, Director of Marketing Folkhem." Living in a wooden house is in good health, and wood creates a warm and welcoming feeling. the acoustics are great, and you know you are contributing to a sustainable future. "
the fact that Sweden has a long history of wood construction, as the material is abundant in the country may therefore not surprise, but what many people do not realize that the prohibition of the construction of wooden structures over two stories high has been forced in the 19th century due to numerous fires raging in buildings wood. It was not until 1994 (when Sweden joined the EU) that the ban was lifted and all wooden structures were reintroduced (as long as they meet the requirements in areas such as strength fire).
Today, Swedish designers are pushing the limits of what can be constructed of wood, with ever higher buildings, more and more daring.
'Just Wood is the best building material, it is, "said Sandra Frank, Director of Marketing Folkhem." Living in a wooden house is in good health, and wood creates a warm and welcoming feeling. the acoustics are great, and you know you are contributing to a sustainable future. "
the fact that Sweden has a long history of wood construction, as the material is abundant in the country may therefore not surprise, but what many people do not realize that the prohibition of the construction of wooden structures over two stories high has been forced in the 19th century due to numerous fires raging in buildings wood. It was not until 1994 (when Sweden joined the EU) that the ban was lifted and all wooden structures were reintroduced (as long as they meet the requirements in areas such as strength fire).
Today, Swedish designers are pushing the limits of what can be constructed of wood, with ever higher buildings, more and more daring.
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"We have gathered an amazing array of facts about why we believe timber construction is the future. One of the most compelling is the growth rate of the Swedish woods today. It takes a minute to push all the equipment used in the home of eight floors. One minute! "Frank said.
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Folkhem now proposes build 6,000 homes before 2024. The company has commissioned well-known architects to create proposals structures that are beautiful to look at and pleasant to live.
"One of our main aims is to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released during the construction process. If we build 6,000 wooden houses instead of concrete, we will save 0,000 tons of carbon dioxide, "says Frank.
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"One of our main aims is to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released during the construction process. If we build 6,000 wooden houses instead of concrete, we will save 0,000 tons of carbon dioxide, "says Frank.
Watch a video about the Strandparken project and Folkhem
Echo Living
3 Beautifully Crafted Cottage in Scotland
Location Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Architect Sam Booth Echo Living
Key strengths modular construction method with a custom, almost feeling hand
operation entirely off-grid, with solar panels and huge amounts of insulation its secret weapons, Brockloch Bothy is a house with lots of light and warm spaces, and is designed to make the most of its minimum square feet.
The interior is finished with a cross-laminated 27mm thick spruce panels imported from Italy, which comes in sheets of 5m x 2.05m that allow an entire wall to be built from a single sheet.
Location Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Architect Sam Booth Echo Living
Key strengths modular construction method with a custom, almost feeling hand
operation entirely off-grid, with solar panels and huge amounts of insulation its secret weapons, Brockloch Bothy is a house with lots of light and warm spaces, and is designed to make the most of its minimum square feet.
The interior is finished with a cross-laminated 27mm thick spruce panels imported from Italy, which comes in sheets of 5m x 2.05m that allow an entire wall to be built from a single sheet.
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Why wood?
design firm prefabricated building workshop and delivered the finished cottage on site. This allowed for a finer finish closer to the cabinet that the traditional wooden buildings constructed on site.
The exterior was finished with panels made from planks of local Scottish larch equipped the building with alternating vertical and horizontal models, highlighting the modular nature of the structure.
design firm prefabricated building workshop and delivered the finished cottage on site. This allowed for a finer finish closer to the cabinet that the traditional wooden buildings constructed on site.
The exterior was finished with panels made from planks of local Scottish larch equipped the building with alternating vertical and horizontal models, highlighting the modular nature of the structure.
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'the finished wooden interior creates a feeling of warmth and a calming effect, tactile quality unmatched by walls of standard plaster, said architect Sam Booth. "The timber also has the ability to regulate the humidity of the interior space and to store heat through its thermal mass, creating an environment that is more uniformly heated.
"Because of my experience in the manufacture of furniture and as the creator of wooden objects, I see the Echo that more projects of furniture placed on a landscape that people can live, rather than conventional buildings, he said.
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"Because of my experience in the manufacture of furniture and as the creator of wooden objects, I see the Echo that more projects of furniture placed on a landscape that people can live, rather than conventional buildings, he said.
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4 Relaxed, Larch dressed up for urban downsizers Germany
Location Wandlitz near Berlin, Germany
Architect 2D + Architekten
Key strengths furniture and storage designed by the architects and the building integrated
owners, who had previously lived in a 0 square meters apartment in Berlin, wanted to leave the city life and live in the countryside but with all the comforts that come with a brand new house. To meet their wishes, the architects designed the house as a large piece of furniture with lots of built-in storage in the walls. Except for a table and two sofas, there was no need for owners to bring furniture to move in time.
The integration of a fireplace, a sauna with a window overlooking the garden, and a custom kitchen, the owners could keep their urban lifestyle.
Location Wandlitz near Berlin, Germany
Architect 2D + Architekten
Key strengths furniture and storage designed by the architects and the building integrated
owners, who had previously lived in a 0 square meters apartment in Berlin, wanted to leave the city life and live in the countryside but with all the comforts that come with a brand new house. To meet their wishes, the architects designed the house as a large piece of furniture with lots of built-in storage in the walls. Except for a table and two sofas, there was no need for owners to bring furniture to move in time.
The integration of a fireplace, a sauna with a window overlooking the garden, and a custom kitchen, the owners could keep their urban lifestyle.
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Why wood?
The house is built entirely of wood, with a wooden frame construction finished in larch. Even the insulation is made of wood (wood fiber insulation). The built-in furniture is finished with whitewashed oak veneer
The house is built entirely of wood, with a wooden frame construction finished in larch. Even the insulation is made of wood (wood fiber insulation). The built-in furniture is finished with whitewashed oak veneer
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"We faced an ambitious space requirement on a small plot. At the same time, we do not want to make room which felt small and cramped, so we used the wood for a relaxed atmosphere, "says Markus Bonauer, one of the architects who designed the building.
'You could say that we have tried to think of a wooden house in a holistic manner. The house is made entirely of wood inside and outside. The structure is wood, it is insulated with wood, and is finished with wood. We basically left all untreated wood - we just oiled and whitewashed it. In this way, it is completely compostable.
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'You could say that we have tried to think of a wooden house in a holistic manner. The house is made entirely of wood inside and outside. The structure is wood, it is insulated with wood, and is finished with wood. We basically left all untreated wood - we just oiled and whitewashed it. In this way, it is completely compostable.
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5 Domed Weekend Retreat in Russia
Location Zelenograd area, an hour north of Moscow , Russia
project creator Skydom society
main force supreme ability to carry heavy loads of snow thanks to the form
This unusual dome a dream house for the owner. With a diameter of 9 meters, it has a spacious interior with a simple and comfortable - the perfect place to spend free time. The house-shaped sphere, which was built in two months, is two times stronger than a regular house of the same size, with the shell which also serves the structure. The exterior is covered with S larch shingles Iberian and the structure and interior are made from pine wood. pine rings, critical for its structural strength, were designed by aerospace engineers and products using the latest technology. Home door up to 700 kg per square meter snow load.
Since the inside requires no bearing walls, the layout is very flexible. The cost of heating has been cut in half, because of the shape of the house and the low heat loss.
Location Zelenograd area, an hour north of Moscow , Russia
project creator Skydom society
main force supreme ability to carry heavy loads of snow thanks to the form
This unusual dome a dream house for the owner. With a diameter of 9 meters, it has a spacious interior with a simple and comfortable - the perfect place to spend free time. The house-shaped sphere, which was built in two months, is two times stronger than a regular house of the same size, with the shell which also serves the structure. The exterior is covered with S larch shingles Iberian and the structure and interior are made from pine wood. pine rings, critical for its structural strength, were designed by aerospace engineers and products using the latest technology. Home door up to 700 kg per square meter snow load.
Since the inside requires no bearing walls, the layout is very flexible. The cost of heating has been cut in half, because of the shape of the house and the low heat loss.
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Why wood?
"A green lifestyle is not only to treat nature with respect, but also on the correct and appropriate use of resources for comfort. We are absolutely sure that the future is all about intelligent decisions, and that is what is Skydom "says the owner.
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"A green lifestyle is not only to treat nature with respect, but also on the correct and appropriate use of resources for comfort. We are absolutely sure that the future is all about intelligent decisions, and that is what is Skydom "says the owner.
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6 built wooden house Beach in New Zealand
Location Peninsula Mahia, New Zealand
Architect Julian Guthrie
Key strengths Use local its own customer goods wood
wooden buildings are characteristic of vernacular architecture in New Zealand wood is the dominant building material used by both the indigenous population and Europeans who arrived later. Increasingly, architects see a global trend using wood sustainably managed for indoor and outdoor applications and for innovative timber structures.
During construction of the house of Mahia Beach, a massive native Kahikatea tree fell on customer property in the city. So he asked the architect Julian Guthrie if it can be used in some way on the project. Accordingly, the tree was ground in the interior panels, echoing the cedar siding.
Location Peninsula Mahia, New Zealand
Architect Julian Guthrie
Key strengths Use local its own customer goods wood
wooden buildings are characteristic of vernacular architecture in New Zealand wood is the dominant building material used by both the indigenous population and Europeans who arrived later. Increasingly, architects see a global trend using wood sustainably managed for indoor and outdoor applications and for innovative timber structures.
During construction of the house of Mahia Beach, a massive native Kahikatea tree fell on customer property in the city. So he asked the architect Julian Guthrie if it can be used in some way on the project. Accordingly, the tree was ground in the interior panels, echoing the cedar siding.
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Why wood?
Guthrie chose wood as the dominant exterior material for several reasons. Wood resists and helps the building blend into the natural landscape of the site.
The oiled clear cedar is an ideal low-maintenance coating of a hard coastal environment, as oil keeps the wood from drying and protects against fungal deterioration, improving long-term sustainability all cladding which allows it to age naturally. Left unstained cedar bleaches to a silvery gray tone in a few years.
Guthrie regularly chooses the wood as raw material for his drawings. "It offers a lot of versatility in finishing and texture, either left natural or painted," he says. "The natural quality of wood imparts an organic heat to buildings is important in a society increasingly complex and urbanized.
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Guthrie chose wood as the dominant exterior material for several reasons. Wood resists and helps the building blend into the natural landscape of the site.
The oiled clear cedar is an ideal low-maintenance coating of a hard coastal environment, as oil keeps the wood from drying and protects against fungal deterioration, improving long-term sustainability all cladding which allows it to age naturally. Left unstained cedar bleaches to a silvery gray tone in a few years.
Guthrie regularly chooses the wood as raw material for his drawings. "It offers a lot of versatility in finishing and texture, either left natural or painted," he says. "The natural quality of wood imparts an organic heat to buildings is important in a society increasingly complex and urbanized.
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7 Modular mixture House of wood and materials recovered in Chile
Location Curacaví, Santiago metropolitan Region, Chile
Architect James & Mau Arquitectura (Jaime Gaztelu and Mauricio Galeano) Infiniski the partners, a construction company specializing in sustainable modular homes
Key strengths Using recycled pallets and all reclaimed wood throughout
built by Infiniski, a construction company specializing in sustainable housing in Chile, Colombia and Spain, the manifest House was named to represent the philosophy of the society:. the use of modular and bioclimatic design (reducing energy consumption), the recycled and reused materials, non polluting construction systems, and integrated renewable energy use
the house is built from three shipping containers over a wooden double skin façade. One layer consists of fixed horizontal wood slats, while the other is made from old wooden pallets which can be opened or closed individually for controlling solar radiation.
Location Curacaví, Santiago metropolitan Region, Chile
Architect James & Mau Arquitectura (Jaime Gaztelu and Mauricio Galeano) Infiniski the partners, a construction company specializing in sustainable modular homes
Key strengths Using recycled pallets and all reclaimed wood throughout
built by Infiniski, a construction company specializing in sustainable housing in Chile, Colombia and Spain, the manifest House was named to represent the philosophy of the society:. the use of modular and bioclimatic design (reducing energy consumption), the recycled and reused materials, non polluting construction systems, and integrated renewable energy use
the house is built from three shipping containers over a wooden double skin façade. One layer consists of fixed horizontal wood slats, while the other is made from old wooden pallets which can be opened or closed individually for controlling solar radiation.
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Why wood?
"We used wood for the façade, not only for better integration of the house into the landscape, but to create a surface which acts as an air chamber ventilated. We used recycled pallets and local joint pin with a matt varnish, because it is cheap and easy to find in the region. We also used the Oregon pine recovered from a demolition site to build the interior furniture, "the architects Jaime Gaztelu and Mauricio Galeano say.
used pallets panels allow the house to dress and undress "through its double wooden skin. Pallets are open in the winter to allow the sun to heat the metal surface of the container walls, providing heat without emissions for the home. In the summer months, the pallets remain closed to protect the house from solar gain, while providing natural air conditioning with the ventilated air chamber created by the double skin.
"We used wood for the façade, not only for better integration of the house into the landscape, but to create a surface which acts as an air chamber ventilated. We used recycled pallets and local joint pin with a matt varnish, because it is cheap and easy to find in the region. We also used the Oregon pine recovered from a demolition site to build the interior furniture, "the architects Jaime Gaztelu and Mauricio Galeano say.
used pallets panels allow the house to dress and undress "through its double wooden skin. Pallets are open in the winter to allow the sun to heat the metal surface of the container walls, providing heat without emissions for the home. In the summer months, the pallets remain closed to protect the house from solar gain, while providing natural air conditioning with the ventilated air chamber created by the double skin.
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The architects also point some difficulties with wood construction. "We would like to use more wood, but it is an expensive material if you want to meet all the requirements needed for the project and whether it comes from certified forests. Moreover, it requires careful maintenance that everyone is willing to do. So we use generally much more for details on the inside for the structure or the façade.
The architects usually use wood recovered from demolished houses and buildings on their projects. "We found the wood for the house in Valparaiso, Chile. Wood is Oregon pine or bay, about 100 years, so the timber has more than stabilized.
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The architects usually use wood recovered from demolished houses and buildings on their projects. "We found the wood for the house in Valparaiso, Chile. Wood is Oregon pine or bay, about 100 years, so the timber has more than stabilized.
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8 high towers that blend into the surrounding forest in Austria
Location Katschberg, Austria
architect Matteo Thun & Partners
Key strengths fusion of high towers visually with the landscape through woods external trellis
two residential towers of Edel: Residence Weiss are integrated into the landscape on the Katschberg neck between the Austrian provinces of Salzburg and Carinthia. The winter ski and mountain lovers contain 66 residential units. There are no new infrastructure for electricity and plumbing, as the heat of the building is supplied by a hotel near a biomass generator fueled by wood waste.
Larch, a local material is used for the wooden facade of the building and most of the furniture in the apartments.
Location Katschberg, Austria
architect Matteo Thun & Partners
Key strengths fusion of high towers visually with the landscape through woods external trellis
two residential towers of Edel: Residence Weiss are integrated into the landscape on the Katschberg neck between the Austrian provinces of Salzburg and Carinthia. The winter ski and mountain lovers contain 66 residential units. There are no new infrastructure for electricity and plumbing, as the heat of the building is supplied by a hotel near a biomass generator fueled by wood waste.
Larch, a local material is used for the wooden facade of the building and most of the furniture in the apartments.
Matteo Thun
Why wood?
"wood is a part of the soul of the region, here in the Austrian mountains. Architecture needs visually blend into the natural setting to stand the test of time aesthetic. It must also be durable and last for years, "said the Italian architect Matteo Thun. Larch is a local material available near the construction site, so it is necessary to go a short distance, thus reducing pollution.
"wood is a part of the soul of the region, here in the Austrian mountains. Architecture needs visually blend into the natural setting to stand the test of time aesthetic. It must also be durable and last for years, "said the Italian architect Matteo Thun. Larch is a local material available near the construction site, so it is necessary to go a short distance, thus reducing pollution.
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wooden develops patina through contact with light, air, humidity and so on, and takes more character over time, continuous Thun. "It's warm and smooth to the touch, yet strong, thus giving confidence."
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9 low energy Timber House Built by the brothers Denmark
Location Aarhus, Denmark
Architect Rasmus Jensen Arkitekt MAA
Carpenter By Clemens Jensen
contractor Brix & Jensen
Key strengths Really a project of family in the low-energy housing
family is important, especially the link between brothers and sisters. Building a house can seem a daunting project, but not to these brothers the youngest is a carpenter and the oldest is an architect. Together, they created a beautiful wooden eco-house that stands on one of the four residential land development of an interdisciplinary project called Home for Life. Several companies participated in this pilot project to build low-energy houses.
Location Aarhus, Denmark
Architect Rasmus Jensen Arkitekt MAA
Carpenter By Clemens Jensen
contractor Brix & Jensen
Key strengths Really a project of family in the low-energy housing
family is important, especially the link between brothers and sisters. Building a house can seem a daunting project, but not to these brothers the youngest is a carpenter and the oldest is an architect. Together, they created a beautiful wooden eco-house that stands on one of the four residential land development of an interdisciplinary project called Home for Life. Several companies participated in this pilot project to build low-energy houses.
Rasmus Jensen Arkitekt MAA
Why wood?
The house consumes 1,700 kWh of electricity per year. For comparison, i n 2014, the average annual electricity consumption for a US residential service customer was 10.932 kWh, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
The low consumption is due insulation of the lumber as well as triple glazing, energy efficient windows with composite spacers. Although not connected to the central heating, geothermal heating of the building and the cooling system keeps the well-insulated house comfortable all year.
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The house consumes 1,700 kWh of electricity per year. For comparison, i n 2014, the average annual electricity consumption for a US residential service customer was 10.932 kWh, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
The low consumption is due insulation of the lumber as well as triple glazing, energy efficient windows with composite spacers. Although not connected to the central heating, geothermal heating of the building and the cooling system keeps the well-insulated house comfortable all year.
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