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Using untreated larch wood and black fibre cement panels to optimise solar energy gain, this lake house in Poland is a pretty good example of how to be sustainable and respectful with the environment.
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This sustainable house Рlike a chameleon Рblends with its surrounding area on Laka Lake in south of Poland. Colourful planks within the timber fa̤ade reflect the tones of the rural landscape. The window reveals with fibre cement cladding, frame images of the countryside.
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Analogical to the most creatures, the building is outside symmetrical, although the internal zones are arranged asymmetrically according to function. Courtesy of KUCZIA Architect – Plan
The built form is designed to optimise the absorbance of solar energy. Approximately 80% of the building envelope is facing south direction. The single storey living space on the ground floor is externally clad with untreated larch boarding. Solar energy is gained there by the set-in glazed patio. Solar collection panels are located on the roof and a photovoltaic system is planed for the future.
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The dark facade of the “black box” – a three storey structure clad with charcoal coloured fibre cement panels – is warmed by the sun, reducing heat loss to the environment. The passive and active solar energy concepts and a high standard of thermal...