Ecological design and technology feature throughout the buildings: the villas will use high levels of insulation and will be built into the hill for earth-sheltering; underground passive solar collectors will help heat and cool the buildings. which also use passive ventilation and solar water heating technology.
The full range of sustainable and energy-efficient features are detailed on the diagram below:
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Sedum roof retains water reducing run-off. |
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Solar panels to heat water. |
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Areas that are used less frequently located at the back of the building. |
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Continuous layer of thick insulation - warm inside with minimal input. |
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Doors can be opened to allow airflow to cool the building in summer. |
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Lightweight timber upper structure warms up and cools down quickly. |
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High level sun stopped from overheating building in summer by briese solei. |
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Exposed high mass of masonry keeps termperatures cool in summer. |
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Easy to understand occupant controls means equipment is only on when needed. Metering allows power, water and gas to be monitored. |
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Low angle sun in winter helps to heat building. |
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High efficiency boiler with solar pre-heat. |
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Large southerly windows allow good daylight penetration and reduce the need for artificial lighting. Rooms that are used more are located at the fron to maximise benefits. |
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Low water use appliances. |
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