The challenge in this design lies in construction and the involved
climate technology. The construction of the building above
ground is planned as a prefabricated timber structure finished
with a white plaster, including the roof. Because all surfaces
are inclined and the temperature in that area does not go below
zero degrees, this finishing is doubtlessly possible, which is
proofed since many years in traditional old buildings close to
that site.
The lightweight construction was chosen because of the way it
will be used and climatic circumstances. As the holiday home
will be mainly used for spontaneous short-term visits, a quick
cool down is necessary. Thus long time periods of cooling
down and saving, as it occurs with massive construction, is not
advantageous in that case.
Through a mechanically controlled opening in the roof a wellknown chimney effect will be activated, which starts at the
massive base plate in the garage from where integrated cable
ducts lead cooled air through the building. An additional cooling
effect will be provided by the evaporation of the pool. The
triangle-shaped photovoltaics on the roof provides the building
with energy and enables a self-sufficient living.
Areas, which are kept spatially open will profit from cantilevers,
which keep these areas shaded.
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