Residence in Limassol VI Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Nkeonwe by Vassiliades Architects

Residence in Limassol VI Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Nkeonwe by Vassiliades Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ụlọ Owu, Ụlọ na Ihe Owuwu Competition Category.

IgweỤlọ Owu· 2024

Residence in Limassol VI Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Nkeonwe

by Vassiliades Architects

Client: Vassiliades Architects

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ụlọ Owu Category

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The Design

About Residence in Limassol VI Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Nkeonwe

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Ụlọ dị na Limassol VI bụ ụlọ nkeonwe e chepụtara ka ọ bụrụ ụlọ na-eji ike dị ntakịrị ma ọlịdaghị eri ike ọ bụla. Ụlọ ahụ na-emeghe gaa n'akụkụ ndịda na ebe a na-ele anya mma, ma o ji ọnọdụ gburugburu ebe ahụ eweta erimeezi na-ekpo ọkụ. Ụdịdị Z na-acha ọcha na-enye nchebe anwụ ma jikọta ebe a na-akwụsị ụgbọala nke e kpuchiri na oke ụlọ ahụ. Windo buru ibu na-eweta ìhè ehihie ma jikọọ ime ụlọ na gburugburu ya. Otu esi hazie ụlọ ahụ na-ekewapụ ebe mmadụ niile na-eso na ebe nkeonwe, ma na-echebekwa nzuzo site n'okporo ámá. Ndị na-eme ka rịnfọsi kọnkrit bụrụ isi ihe na-akpata ụlọ ahụ, a na-emekwa ka ụlọ ahụ dum nwee nchebe ọkụ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Residence in Limassol VI Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Nkeonwe meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Residence in Limassol VI Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Nkeonwe ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Residence in Limassol VI Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Nkeonwe maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The aim of this project in Limassol was the creation of an nZEB, bioclimatic house, which is open to the south and to the view, whilst it takes advantage of the environmental conditions in order to achieve thermal comfort. The need for sun protection was resolved by the creation of a white "Z" shaped form, which integrates the covered parking spot with the main building volume.
Dimensions & Packaging: The building has a gross built area of 204 m2, and its anti-seismic capacity has been ensured by the use of the corresponding Eurocodes.
Tags: nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building), Bioclimatic design, Energy efficiency, Passive solar design, User comfort
Production Technology: Reinforced concrete was used for the structural system of the building, when the whole building was thermally insulated.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of this design endeavor was achieving the optimal balance between energy efficiency and occupant comfort. It required careful consideration of various factors, such as solar exposure, natural ventilation, insulation, and material choices. Balancing these elements while meeting the functional and aesthetic requirements of the building was a complex challenge. Additionally, integrating bioclimatic principles into the design required a deep understanding of environmental conditions and their impact on the building's performance. Overall, striking the right balance between sustainability and user satisfaction was the most demanding aspect of this design endeavor.
Research: The research methodology for designing this nZEB bioclimatic house involved a literature review, site analysis, simulations, design iterations, prototype testing, data analysis, and iterative refinement. By integrating theoretical research, data analysis, and practical experimentation, designers can optimize energy efficiency and occupant comfort, leading to a sustainable and high-performance building.
Inspiration: The need to investigate urban forms, for the creation of an nZEB building, in the noisy city, but in a calm, modernistic and simplistic way.
Project Duration: The project design started in 2019, and the construction was completed in 2022.
Operation Flow: This project aimed to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient house in Limassol. The design takes advantage of the natural conditions to provide a comfortable living space while saving energy. The building has a unique "Z" shape, with a white exterior that serves as a sun protection system. Large windows allow natural light and connect the interior with the outdoor surroundings. The layout of the house separates communal and private spaces and ensures privacy from the main street. The design follows a modern minimalist style, using exposed concrete, wooden surfaces, and a neutral color palette. Bioclimatic strategies like natural ventilation and thermal insulation were employed, along with high-performance HVAC systems and solar panels, resulting in a zero-energy balance building.
Team Members: Architects: Vassiliades Architects (George Vassiliades, Stalli Talea, Constantinos Vassiliades)
Structural Engineer: Kolonias Civil LLC
Electrical Engineer: P&E Consulting Engineers LTD
Mechanical Engineer: Elmec Consulting Engineers
Construction: George Trattos
Image Credits: Images 1-5: Photographer Giorgos Charalambous