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Project 003

Eco-Home

Birmingham City University. Second Year (2019) | Advanced Design & Surveying Project

SketchUp, Autodesk Revit, Lumion | Passive house Cooling & Rainwater Harvesting System

The Eco-Home is an affordable development which incorporates both active and passive house techniques to improve energy efficiency. Energy saving systems will be installed such as a rainwater harvesting system, solar panels and wind turbines. Passive techniques will make use of building orientation to accommodate natural light and improve ventilation within the house.

Scope Of Work:

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  • Affordable solutions for Energy Efficiency

  • 2-3 Bedrooms (Separate facilities for cooking area and bathrooms

  • Single Storey open plan living space

  • Exterior Covered Area & Vehicle Storage

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Tzaneen, Limpopo

Africa

 

65m2

 

4500m

 

58m2

The energy Efficient Dwelling will incorporate a range of technology to reduce expenditure on overall running costs of the home. Active technology involves wind turbines, a rainwater harvesting system and solar panels orientated for maximum solar gain. The house will also be orientated in such that natural lighting will be maximised. Passive house techniques have also been used such as a cooling floor slab foundation which will be used in conjunction with a clerestory roof to provide an adequate flow of cool air throughout the day. The construction method used will be simple and affordable through the use of ICF modules and as many locally sourced and reclaimed materials as possible. A stone panelling exterior finish will protect against weather extremes through absorbing heat during the day and releasing stored heat during cold nights whilst retaining a beautiful stone vernacular.

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