"A house like home .... and generator
The idea of the house is based on the desire of the client to make provision within its own energy. This commitment is in line with its ambitions and the realization that to be that determines the structural nature of the house he wants to achieve. Without mains gas a step in the future put in this location By gathering in one volume the desired program from home, barn and garage for the boat can be achieved this ambition. The roofscape of work shed, boathouse and house are therefore merged. The shape that is created is both determines the image of the house as the interior spaces and the organization of functions.
The volume can be read as a system of roof surfaces that is optimally oriented to the sun. The roof slopes are twisted from the south to the west. The house aims to maximize the solar radiation around noon and the waning sun to the west. The amount of PV cells can thus be maximized and deliver a total of nearly 12,000 Wpiek on. This is a multiple of the annual power consumption so that restitution to the grid or mini-grid possible. Charging the electric car is part of an autonomous internal circuit with batteries. The house has an optimally insulated 'shell' with high RC values. The hull of solid wood walls and roof minimizes the number of thermal bridges. About Tekken lamelzonwering and avoid excessive heat load in the summer but let the house take advantage of lower solar teeth in the rest of the year. The cooling and ventilation as possible based on natural principles.
The living area of the house at the same time pointing to the water and garden on the southwest. The downside of this orientation is as closed as possible without the formal relationships of front and back of the house in relation to the planning position to lose. Sight The front house is introverted with essentially work functions and bedrooms. Behind the house opens up to the landscape and water.
In addition to providing protection and comfort this house so made to produce and be part of nature to be. In that sense, there is a 21st-century next step in 'the idea of the villa where the landscape is enjoyed and cultural objectives in balance with nature are designed (adapted from James S. Ackermann - The Villa)
