In this post, I will be researching the architecture company Koru Architects, and how their projects are related to sustainability, what materials they use and what resources and features they implement on their projects that I can implement on my own project.
As well I to do this I will be analysing the zero carbon house project made by the Koru architects firm. They as a group have won accomplishments for their jobs, for example, they won the RIBA Downland Prize in 2011. As well, they have been featured 6 times in the Brighton Eco Open Houses Show. This shows their own style as well as the effort they put into their works, as Gino Fox (nd) said, “ Koru Architects have been a ‘breath of fresh air’ in helping me develop my concept and taking this thought to design”
Their principles are well applied; they use renewable energy to harvest rainwater and to apply other natural materials. There are also other factors used in the project, such as the zinc roof has solar panels, so it collects electricity, the rainwater from the roof is collected to harvest WC flushing and gardening around the house. As well, it provides hot water, which is supplemented via a wood pellet boiler that has another purpose, which is to generate underfloor heating. This types of materials and features are low in energy usage those materials were oak cladding, zinc roofing and lime render, and interesting fact about the house is that because of all the sustainable features it uses only half of the energy an average uk household uses, this is the type of impact my project has to make it not only supports the family economically and comfortably but it also helps the environment and community the projects is stated at.
This information that I have collected would help me create a house that is as sustainable as it is comfortable, safe and affordable. The material and the different features will help the house and its residents, as it will be self-sufficient. Resources like light, as the majority of the structure will be surrounded by glass windows, which will be reflective, so in summer the heat is not uncomfortable for the family, and in winter will help reduce the cold. as well as solarpanels located on the south side of the building The tiles on the floor will be equipped with heating as well, and all the material will be local, so there is no extra cost in importation, and the material is as sustainable as possible. The majority of the structure will be made of local wood, so it is related to the nearby houses and makes the family and neighbours more pleasant. I will be researching the materials that I will use, all taking into account durability and sustainability.
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Okay you will use renewable energy - perhaps you can go into more detail about how this will work in your design
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