Passive House Lliçà de Vall / Arquitectura Local

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Textual content description offered by the architects. On a gently undulating plot, barely elevated above road degree and with a dominant topographical place, lay the location underneath examine. It was framed by remnants of forest fragments that had withstood the impression of intense anthropogenic urbanization. Throughout the preliminary conferences with the purchasers, the rarity of discovering such preserved areas was highlighted. Whereas such corners existed, figuring out them required a cautious search, as plots with these traits didn’t arrive at our studio every single day.

From the outset, the premises have been clearly outlined: nature would set up the basic situations. The connection between the inside and exterior grew to become the guideline for the design.

The conservation of the bushes was thought of an possibility, however was it really essentially the most optimum alternative? In all probability not. The unconditional preservation of the pines might have an effect on the important photo voltaic achieve crucial for the environment friendly functioning of the home. A cautious steadiness needed to be struck relating to the present vegetation.

The home was designed primarily based on primary premises, centered on the creation of two horizontal planes that might supply a sheltered residing area. The expansive roof extends past the enclosures to dematerialize the facade planes.

Beneath the roof, 4 ceramic containers outline the extra non-public areas. On this manner, an open area is created between the containers, spacious sufficient to accommodate the daytime program, making certain a purposeful and fluid format.

With a good finances, the objective was to simplify all techniques as a lot as doable, stripping away pointless parts. This strategy represented a major problem for the studio, demonstrating the feasibility of constructing with restricted assets by adapting wants and maximizing the potential of the supplies used.

The thermal inertia of the enclosures, mixed with the excessive efficiency of the envelope, allowed us to dispense with heating techniques. Solely a central hearth offers the mandatory consolation. The excessive temperatures in summer season are mitigated by porches that defend from direct radiation, whereas cross-ventilation ensures airflow to keep up optimum consolation.

This undertaking is paradigmatic of the studio’s work, demonstrating that it’s doable to attain a excessive degree of consolation with out resorting to advanced and expensive techniques. The mixture of excellent design and funding in a high-performance envelope minimizes vitality demand, eliminating the necessity for techniques corresponding to heating linked to aerothermal vitality, which on this case is completely restricted to home sizzling water (DHW) manufacturing. The central format of the eating space, surrounded by cubicles, ensures the compactness of the design, permitting consolation to be maintained all year long with only a single hearth and ceiling followers. This strategy demonstrates that environment friendly design ensures consolation and sustainability with out incurring pointless extra prices.