CO2-Saver Sustainable house in Lake Laka, Pszczyna, Poland

Located in Lake Laka, Pszczyna, Poland, CO2-Saver Sustainable house  was designed by P. Kuczia. The built form is designed to optimise the absorbance of solar energy. Approximately 80% of the building envelope facing south. The single storey living space on the ground floor is externally clad with untreated larch boarding. Solar energy is gained there by the set-in glazed patio. Solar collection panels... 

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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... 

Tags: Alternative energy, Building biology, Construction, energy, Energy conservation, Energy conversion, Energy economics, energy sources, Engineering, Environment, Geothermal energy, Heater, Heating, Heating ventilating and air conditioning, Italy, Low-energy building, low-energy-consumption, Passive house, Person Communication and Meetings, radiation, solar energy, Solar thermal, solar-energy profit, Sustainability, Taaut Ventura studio, Ventilation