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25 Energy Efficient Homes built for Iberdrola the world’s leading renewable energy company
Location
Jun, Granada
Accommodation
These homes make a saving of 37% of heating costs, 100% of cooling costs and a 30% overall reduction in energy and water bills by comparison to a conventional building. More importantly the real benefit to the occupant is the comfortable living environment: cool in summer, warm in winter and quiet all year round.
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The team at Eco Vida designed these highly efficient homes along with the architect Beatriz Ingles of Ingos Arquitectura S.L.P.
Signature features are:
Orientation and Microclimate: The development has been very carefully thought through from an orientation layout and micro climate perspective. The objective was to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of energy usage. It’s a good example of holistic design in practice.
For example the bedrooms have been orientated to receive no less than 12 hours of solar radiation in the winter yet the design dissipates heat in the summer.
Heat Distribution: The distribution of heat through the buildings and the air flow has been carefully thought through. Under-floor radiant heating and super insulation has been incorporated throughout. The interior is well lit by natural light also reducing costs and improving the feel.
Finishes: The floors are bamboo which is natural ornamental material for beauty and strength.
Renewable Energy: Hot water for kitchen and bathroom is provided by solar panels. Rainwater is harvested and grey water is recycled for irrigation of the gardens.
Green Roof: The roof is a “green roof” incorporating a wet soiled garden supporting thick vegetation. This provides really excellent insulation and protects the roof from the weather.
Project
Energy Efficient Reconstruction Cortijo de Morales : Before we started
Location
Motril, Granada
Accommodation
Our team of architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and craftsmen transformed this ancient Cortijo into modern living accommodation.
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This is the before photo. Details of the care and attention that when into the build are on the other slides.
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Energy Efficient Reconstruction Cortijo de Morales
Location
Motril, Granada
Accommodation
Our team of architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and craftsmen transformed this ancient Cortijo into modern living accommodation.
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The construction team at Eco Vida carried out this extraordinary transformation of this ancient Cortijo. The historic integrity of the building is preserved and now provides modern attractive living space.
The restoration illustrates an unusually high standard of workmanship and attention to detail which is neither expensive or difficult. These are sometimes called passive techniques such as shallow pools to refresh the air; filtering paving that grows grass; pergolas in outdoor circulation corridors; sliding louvers to protect windows and doors from the summer sun; and climber vegetation to get natural green in the surrounding walls.
Signature Features are
A modern architectural language in an antique setting
A strong emphasis on comfort to make the living space naturally cool in summer and warm in winter and reduce energy consumption.
More Signature Features on next slide
Project
Energy Efficient Reconstruction Cortijo de Morales
Location
Motril, Granada
Accommodation
Our team of architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and craftsmen transformed this ancient Cortijo into modern living accommodation.
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The construction team at Eco Vida carried out this extraordinary transformation of this ancient Cortijo. The historic integrity of the building is preserved and now provides modern attractive living space.
The restoration illustrates an unusually high standard of workmanship and attention to detail which is neither expensive or difficult. These are sometimes called passive techniques such as shallow pools to refresh the air; filtering paving that grows grass; pergolas in outdoor circulation corridors; sliding louvers to protect windows and doors from the summer sun; and climber vegetation to get natural green in the surrounding walls.
SIGNATURE FEATURES CONTINUED
High levels of sound proofing
The conservation of an ancient olive press which was discovered by workers and which now forms a feature in one of the modern living spaces.
Rainwater harvesting
Use of dry construction techniques. For example, plasterboard walls, which minimize the need for water, sand and cement and external gabions walls (galvanized metal baskets with natural stone inside) that do not need water or mortars, and look beautiful as they permit vegetation to grow over.
Traditional materials such as a lime based mortar, wooden beams, stone floor porches; hand-made brick in porch pillars and more.
Solar energy for heating and hot water
More Signature features on next slide
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Energy Efficient Reconstruction Cortijo de Morales
Location
Motril, Granada
Accommodation
Our team of architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and craftsmen transformed this ancient Cortijo into modern living accommodation.
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Workers discovered an ancient olive press which has now been restored and made into a feature in one of the living spaces.
Full Story and Press release Here
[ Click to view ]SIGNATURE FEATURES CONTINUED
Use of filtering pavement in courtyard, which allows: partial recovery of rain on the ground; reduction of thermal loads by reflection; use of solar energy for the growth of vegetation (grass) which contributes to creating a favourable microlimate, especially in summer.
High Quality Materials: zinc sheet coated roof –in a reddish colour similar to that of traditional tiles; windows that combine anodized aluminium with tainted pine tree (with a thermal bridge break); sliding lattices in iroko wood, providing shade and security; synthetic laminate flooring wood staves –that resist scratches and burning; coating of ceilings with varnished plywood panels; liner and partitions of drywall with built-in isolation and recessed installations; built-in wardrobes in the height of rooms, with finishing in varnished wood; steel structure in new building.
A modern architectural language in an antique setting
A strong emphasis on comfort to make the living space naturally cool in summer and warm in winter and reduce energy consumption.
More Signature Features on next slide
Project
Our team of architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and craftsmen designed and built this 40 dwelling residential complex.
Location
Churriana de la Vega, Granada
Accommodation
The complex also includes, retail, offices and parking.
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This complex of buildings was designed for the greatest possible urban 'permeability', in an area dominated by linear blocks.
Part of the plot was designed for use as common areas that allow air flow and plenty of sunshine. The distance between buildings generates a space acting as an open patio. Thus all the homes enjoy double orientation and cross ventilation without interior courtyards, taking advantage of the isolated block typology.
Most of the decks are open terraces, creating an air cavity which improves insulation both in the apartments and garages.
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Nursery and primary school educational centre "Clara Campoamor".
Location
Atarfe Granada
Accommodation
Our team of architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and craftsmen designed and built this nursery school.
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This building was designed from the start thinking about the most appropriate solar orientation for classrooms and sports areas.
A longitudinal patio allows natural light and ventilation in to the corridors, and the southern elevation is equipped with adjustable shading devices that regulate direct sunshine.
The project's uniqueness lies in the use of different coloured concrete blocks as a finish, this made it possible to carry out building work with a minimum of waste, and at the same time minimize maintenance costs.
