Sustainability Meets Sophisticated Simplicity
A Great Example of Passive Heating and Cooling
Simple in form and use of materials, the Wood Studio House is designed to be eco-friendly in every aspect. This modern little wood clad cabin in Spain was specifically designed to harvest water & sun energy for an overall effect of sustainability wrapped in undeniably good looks.
The orientation and position of the house/studio have been studied in order to take the greatest advantage of the site’s available resources and climatic conditions, reducing its environmental impact, energetic consumption and improving its interior comfort. The house has a rectangular plan. Its longer side is oriented south, and has the biggest openings to capture radiation during winter months while protected from the sun during summer. The big opening at the living room is designed in line with the outer wall; therefore, a 1mt deep sunshade overhang designed in wood is placed above it, to protect it from direct sunlight during summer. Especially during the summer months, the natural cross ventilation will benefit the cooling of the main spaces. 7 water tanks have been placed underneath the house. These can hold up to 10 cubic meters of water collected from roofs and exterior pavements. The walls’ thermal transmittance is of U=0.268 and the roofs’ is of U=0.207 reaching a A+ energetic qualification. The construction system used outfits the house with a highly insulating skin. These types of systems require a strong seal at every joint and opening creating in such a way a properly watertight and continuous layer.
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