032 Daylighthouse 3
Location: Green Heart, Netherlands
Owner/investor: Private
Architects: Mirck Architecture
Project type: House
by Katja Effting
Comfort was one of the leading design parameters, with a priority for daylight and view. The daylight level is very high in the living spaces, contributing to a particular comfort: in this ‘room-in-a view’ one feels part of the landscape, when experiencing the same natural light inside and outside.
The many openings in facades and roof have permanent and dynamic elements to prevent glare and heating. The resident can easily adjust the many dynamic elements for the optimal comfort. All elements as well as the temperature and the lights can be adjusted by domotica.
The air quality is controlled when occupied and the ventilation is optimized to keep the CO2 level
and humidity low. The ventilation system is balanced and executed with soundproof ducts.
by Katja Effting
The heat loss through the climate shell has been minimized using the best insulation solutions, reduce thermal bridges and creating an airtight construction. The airtightness has been tested just before completion.
The building uses a heat pump with pipes drilled120m deep in the ground. The low temperature floor heating and cooling, can easily be adjusted by the domotica. The supply of electricity is almost completely based on the renewable solar energy harvested by 72 PV-panels on the roof of the adjacent barn.
by Katja Effting
The design on the load-bearing structure of the souterrain has been based on an expectation that the concrete structure will never be reused while being part of the Dutch dyke system. The steel structure on top could be disassembled and reused. The walls and roofs are made of wooden beams with insulation in between.
The outer surface is based on a durable corten steel structure that is ventilated and protected from direct rain, reducing the need for surface treatment. To reduce the use of water, a structure for use of rainwater for gardening has been established.
by Katja Effting
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