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The architects made extensive use of the contrast between the concrete and wooden building elements in the interior as well .
The ground floor is home to a living room , kitchen , and dining room , and an open staircase leads to the four bedrooms upstairs . The bathrooms , service rooms , and storage spaces are located along the concrete walls .
House that opens up to the sun
The building ’ s story began to be written before the world was paralyzed by the pandemic and before Europe was gripped by an energy crisis . Did the owners ’ sixth sense motivate the family to acquire a low-cost house surrounded by a beautiful garden ? Not at all : it was their natural and responsible approach to life and their respect for nature , which must be protected . The principles applied during construction will continue to be relevant even after we overcome today ’ s pressing issues , when we all accept the threat of climate disaster , which we have perhaps ignored too much in the face of the uncertainties of the past few years .
Light and warmth , earth , and last but not least water . The client ’ s demands – or rather , their way of life – infuse every detail of this house located on the edge of the town of Malé Kyšice near the Křivoklát woods .
Light and warmth
The building opens up to the sun ’ s rays like a fan , soaking up its energy and seeking to use it economically . Thanks to its shape , the interior welcomes the first as well as the last rays of sunlight . But the house also knows how to keep from overheating , thanks to an overhanging roof and horizontal shading that protects the windows from the midday sun in the summer and acts as a balcony on the upper floor . In addition to the building ’ s pragmatic shape and passive shading , comfort on summer days is also aided by blinds built into the triple-glazed windows . Thanks to quality workmanship and the use of modern technologies , their effectiveness is comparable to outdoor blinds .
Naturally , the homeowners appreciate warmth in the winter , when warmth gathered from the sun reduces heating costs . The building ’ s self-sufficiency is further aided by a stove with a heat exchanger at the heart of the building . A stairway winding its way around the stove leads up to the bedrooms located above the living room .
Earth
The house is built primarily from a renewable material – wood . The building ’ s construction respects its shape and reveals the constructional principles literally to the last detail , including steel joints and tie rods that add a finishing touch to the interior and exterior . The built-in furniture has been placed between the beams in such a manner that the rooms resemble ship cabins .
Other important elements of a sustainable approach are durability and lifespan . For this reason , the building ’ s windward sides are protected by walls made of concrete blocks . An insulated sandwich wall aids in the natural accumulation of warmth while also promoting
the building ’ s stability . All technical rooms and bathrooms are concentrated along these solid , stable walls to create something like a zone of balance between the building ’ s southern and northern sides .
Water and air
The way the building uses water is visible at the first glaze . A small pond optimizes the use of rainwater , meaning there is sufficient water for watering the garden even during dry periods , thanks also to its own root zone treatment plant .
The retention of surface water in the garden pleasantly influences the microclimate in the immediate vicinity of the building . The property releases no wastewater into the local sewers – all water is used at least twice . The house takes a similar approach to air by using recuperation to warm fresh air from outside during the winter months .
The owners moved into the building even before it was completely finished . Over time , they have made not only the house but also the garden their home . Buried under the garden is a prefabricated cellar made of recycled plastic . Gardening implements and bicycles are stored in shipping containers . The house lives its own , undemanding life and is gradually blending in with the garden .
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