Press Release
The V House by Vassilis Siafaricas Wins the A' Design Award in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
Vassilis Siafaricas of EclÉde honored for sustainable products, projects and green design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that The V House by Vassilis Siafaricas of EclÉde has been granted the A' Design Award in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design category. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding The V House
The V House is a contemporary residence that fuses modern design with sustainability. Clean lines, open spaces, and natural materials define its architectural language, while biophilic principles enhance the connection to nature. Photovoltaics, KNX automation, and eco-tech are seamlessly integrated, demonstrating how high end aesthetics can coexist with environmental responsibility.
About Vassilis Siafaricas
Vassilis Siafaricas is a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of expertise in startups and established enterprises across diverse industries, including real estate, prop-tech, and mobile gaming. As the founder and owner of multiple real estate companies, he specializes in designing and developing environmentally sustainable projects in some of Greece's most exclusive and prestigious locations. In the tech sector, Vassilis co-founded several innovative startups, including a mobile gaming company recognized with both a Communicator Award and a Webby Award, achieving over 10 million downloads globally.
About EclÉde
Eclede is a leading luxury development company founded on an ethos of bespoke sustainable design and architecture. With a focus on unique, minimally intrusive and holistic designs, Eclede has become a specialist in architecture that seamlessly blends to t
Award Record
Vassilis Siafaricas of EclÉde is a winner of 5 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2023 - 2024 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Award
The A' Sustainable Product Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good sustainable products by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sustainable product designers, green product manufacturers, eco-friendly product brands and industrial designers from all countries. Typical entries include sustainable projects, environment friendly designs, recycled, upcycled and bio-degradable products. The awarded sustainable product designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/sustainable-product
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/172056
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172056
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172056
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/349390
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://shorturl.at/1mEoB
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The V House
- Function
- House
- Category
- Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Sustainability
- Colors
- Light Blue, Rosy Brown, Light Gray, Dark Olive Green and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Vassilis Siafaricas
- Country
- Greece
- Brand
- EclÉde
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172056
Credits
- Team
- Vassilis Siafaricas, and Vasilis Mastrogiannis,
- Image Credits
- Photographer / Illustrator / Creator Kyriakos Trikaliotis, Ownership of ECLÉDE.; Photographer / Illustrator / Creator Kyriakos Trikaliotis, Ownership of ECLÉDE. Video Credits: Video by ANGEL BLEND.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The V House is a groundbreaking future Leed Gold-certified, net-zero energy luxury residence that blends sustainability with modern design. It features advanced smart technologies, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design elements that reduce environmental impact without compromising comfort. Integrating photovoltaic panels, smart home automation, and sustainable materials sets new standards for luxury real estate, offering a seamless connection between nature, technology, and elegance.
- Inspiration
- The V House, or alternatively Boomerang, was driven by the goal of integrating sustainability with modern luxury, transforming an existing structure into an energy-efficient, environmentally responsible residence. Inspired by LEED principles, it balances cutting-edge architecture, green design, and nature to redefine luxury living while minimizing environmental impact.
- Research
- This project explores retrofitting an existing property into a Leed Gold certified, net-zero energy smart home. Through audits, energy tests, and Leed guidelines, the design team enhanced insulation and integrated efficient systems, setting a new benchmark for eco friendly luxury living.
- Challenge
- The challenge was merging luxury with sustainability while retrofitting an older structure. Balancing architectural integrity with green technologies required innovative solutions to meet stringent Leed standards and modernize without compromising environmental goals.
- Realization and Technology
- The design incorporates parametric modeling, energy simulations, and Leed-certified strategies to maximize sustainability. High-performance materials, smart automation, and integrated photovoltaic panels enhance energy efficiency, reducing the environmental impact of the development.
- Operation and Interaction
- The V House embraces smart, energy efficient living. Automated systems adjust temperature, lighting, and energy use to optimize comfort and reduce consumption. Natural light floods the home, while sustainable materials and green technologies ensure a minimal environmental footprint, providing luxury with a focus on sustainability.
- Project Duration and Location
- Τhis sustainable and smart project will be completed in May 2025. It is set to become one of Greece’s first Leed Gold-certified residence. It promotes urban cooling, biodiversity, and enhanced green space, combining cutting-edge design with environmental stewardship.
- Specifications
- Spanning 425 sqm over four levels, the residence uses energy efficient insulation, triple glazed windows, and smart systems like knx automation to control climate and energy usage. The rooftop pool features an eco friendly heat pump, ensuring sustainability and luxury.
- Keywords
- LEED Gold, smart home, sustainable architecture, luxury real estate, biophilic design, net-zero energy, urban regeneration, energy-efficient materials, KNX automation, Athens, green design
