Eco Mountain Hut
Additional Info
Award Winner : RI SpA
Architectural Excellence : The module is part of the new generation of mobile eco-sustainable solutions produced by RI that can literally be built anywhere. It has been designed with particular attention to the principles of energy efficiency, ease of use, environmental compatibility and optimal relationship with the landscape, in line with the Eco- energy Protocol. Large areas of glazing enable nature and sunlight to become an integral part of the design. Maximum comfort through technology with high-performance systems combined with highly sophisticated building automation and smart solutions to make management easier. The construction system has short delivery times, easy logistics and the absence of chemicals materials.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : It is one-story house for a minimalist living, fully organized in a sequence of contemporary efficiency that can also be stacked up to six storeys in height and in infinitely expandable horizontal length by simply connecting additional units. The purpose of the new minimalist and digital design is to not only to create a comfortable and sustainable house, but to reduce long-term running costs for the owner. The material’s natural properties facilitate and improve prefabrication and assembly, airtightness and indoor climate, energy efficiency, healthy living and cost-effectiveness.
Green Building Description : The concept of causing minimal impact to the natural environment has been possible with a light and low-impact installation, sustainable materials externally including FSC Certified Timber and large expanses of north glazing to habitable rooms. For a reduced energy footprint, the module collect the rainwater from the roof to be internally reused. The internal technology configuration aims at achieving a high standard of living as it has all the comforts for a contemporary wellness: natural space brightness, home automation for power consumption and safety control, LED lights, energy saving toilet and a separate waste management compactor.
Occupied Date : 12/2/2019
Production Start Date : 10/7/2019
Project Location City : Monti Sibillini
Project Location State Name : Macerata, Italy
Technical Innovation : For the construction of the modules various sustainable and innovative solutions were adopted, all integrated together, in particular the roof in laminated timber, insulation of the vertical walls with ventilated façade cladding in marine plywood boards. This solution is characterized by an excellent durability and a high mechanical resistance, despite its low weight, and excellent resistance to extreme operating conditions.The unit is built to withstand Typhoon and Earthquake scenarios– using “Resilient Design” strategies: internal steel frame structure, which has a resistance of up to 150 Km/h according to Euro codes of wind action and to cataclysmic seismic events. The unit incorporates smart home technology system also installed which controls remotely the appliances and the lights.
Total Square Feet : 2561