Eco Factor: Low-energy timber house powered by solar and wind energy.
Cyril-Emmanuel Issanchou has come up with a low-energy timber house for the competition BETWIN. Dubbed EC*-Cocoon, the low energy houses are prefabricated modules that are installed upon a set of walls and plinths made from locally gathered stones.
The cocoon-shaped structures are constructed from timber beams creating a rigid long-span structure, which reduces surface area and thus energy consumption. The design includes solar panels for hot water and off-site wind turbines for renewable electricity. Moreover, a heat exchanger on the rooftop has been included to freshen air quality.
Via: ArchDaily
