Anticipating the challenges of modern times IQia in partnership with METEθ AE and in accordance with the laws of sustainable architecture, have created two original types of low energy homes.
Their main feature being the assurance of a high level of comfort for its residents, in conjunction with the low cost of maintenance and minimization of disposable energy.
The residences have been studied according to the bioclimatic principles in climatic Zone C. The architecture is harmonious with high aesthetics which exploits the the spaces and height of the building to its fullest potential. North facing buildings give optimal exploitation of natural lighting and sun. The gable roof is specially designed to hold a 10kw photovoltaic power station.
The first type of house is a single storey housing totaling 86,10m2. It consists of ground floor construction and gable roof. The ground floor includes an open space kitchen an living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The second type of house is a total area of 107,85m2 and consists of the ground floor with an open space kitchen and living room area ,two bedrooms, a bathroom and storeroom. The staircase leads to the first floor where an Office space is located, that has access to the terrace.
Method of manufacture
The residence are based on the IQia method of building with reinforced insulation on the outer casing in order to achieve minimization of thermal losses. Windows are made from double-panel windows glazing which enables them to absorb 70% of the suns ultraviolet rays.
On the roof there are solar panels and electric boiler with a 250 litres capacity , which ensures hot water at no cost on most sunny days. There is also the possibility of installing a photovoltaic plant, which can contribute significantly in reducing electricity use.
In the living room you will find a Pellet water heater which can be linked to the radiators, thus heating the surrounding spaces. The radiators have an adjustable thermostatic valve to regulate the temperature saving fuel.
Energy consumption
The excellent thermal insulation ensures an average total of thermal transmittance U that exceeds the requirements of the energy performance of building regulations KENAK. The two buildings are ranked as level A on the KENAK ranking panel.
This translates to low cost heating and cooling systems and comfortable living conditions regardless of the weather outside.
The use of renewable energy and the small amount of fuel do not burden the environment.