Passive-House in Wiesen, Sterzing, Italy

Located in Wiesen/Sterzing, Italy, Passive-House was designed by TAAUT VENTURA. The client approached Taaut Ventura studio with the objective of living-without-barriers, sustainability, low-energy-consumption, privacy and enjoying the wonderful views. The accessibility to all three floors could be achieved by the inclination of the slope: The single flat (upper floor) has its own entrance and a covered... 

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ICON Solar House in Minnesota, United States

Here’s a great way to reduce household energy-costs – have a home powered by the sun. The University of Minnesota is selling the a student-designed home for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2009 Solar Decathlon. The 550-square-foot home took fifth place out of 20 teams inn October’s Solar Decathlon, a DOE-sponsored contest where universities from around the world design and build the most... 

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