Eco Factor: House design making use of sustainable materials and renewable energy.
Reid Jubb Brown Architects have shown that going green doesn’t always mean compromising on looks and style. The architecture firm has designed a sustainable house design for Northumberland, England to promote green living. The home is to be made from ecologically responsible materials using green building practices and making the most of the renewable energy sources like solar energy. The modern looking home’s structure will be made from timber shell constructed of green oak formed using timber gridshell technology.
The home is to be constructed in two parts that would later be connected via a footbridge. The use of wood will guarantee better insulation when coupled with a thermal insulation coating. The windows will carry double-glazing, which apart from providing that also provides insulation to a certain degree. The home would incorporate various active and passive solar technologies that would provide electricity and keep the house warm during winters. Water for irrigation and cleaning will be captured using the latest in rainwater harvesting technologies.
The Dark Side:
The use of timber shells provides great looks and sustainability, however, we are skeptical about the strength timber might provide to this enormous house.
Via: Trendir
