Module for family housing

The house is designed for a retired couple. The hexagonal floor plan is complemented by an additional basement level below the ground. Together, they form two inverted halves of a concave and convex space creating a shell, divided by a slab – the main functional platform at the waterline of the module into the terrain. The module is situated in the center of a slightly sloped lot. The upper shell consists of a reinforced concrete slab on three legs, featuring alternating solid slanted and vertical glass walls around the perimeter. The concept of sustainable development is realized in three parts: 1) the grassy roof constitutes the only type of surface on the house apart from the glazed openings, 2) a comprehensive energy self-sufficiency system including recuperation connected to a ground pump, sophisticated regulation system, and solar panels, and 3) an envelope that meets passive house standards.

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