Nus Domus Habitationis by Parti Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Architectura Competition Category.
AesArchitectura· 2021
Nus Domus Habitationis
Client: Parti Architecture
Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Architectura Category
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About Nus Domus Habitationis
Nus est domus habitationis in Creta, Graecia sita. Volumen principale forma U compositum cum domo hospitum subterranea coniungitur. Utraque volumina expositionem meridiem versus orientem maximam efficiunt et ad angulum solis per tempora anni mutantem respondent. Duo spatia solaria, unum umbraculo fixo praeditum, alterum persianis versatilibus et pariete massivo instructum, calefactionem et refrigerationem naturalem permittunt. Tectum viride, aquae superficies, canalis ventilationis et aperturae tecti moderatae commoditatem thermicam meliorem reddunt. Tabulae photovoltaicae, calefactores aquae solares et systema geothermicum vestigium energiae minuunt.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Nus Domus Habitationis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Nus Domus Habitationis rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Nus Domus Habitationis necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The main criteria for the architectural decisions made, were the need for low energy footprint building designs, as well as the views towards pure Cretan nature. Τhe main U shaped residence along with the underground guest house volume, maximize the southeast exposure of the building, while they are taking advantage of the different angle of the sun rays during the seasonal cycles.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Interior area 300 m2,
Plot area 4000 m2 - Tags
- NUS, nZEB, passive house, eco design, stone u shaped house, Crete, Chania
- Production Technology
- For natural heating and cooling, we created two solar spaces, one with fixed shading, one with rotating blinds and a mass wall. Water surfaces on the south walls, the green roof, the hiding of the western light, the vertical ventilation shaft with small openings towards the North and the controlled shading roof openings, lead to thermal comfort conditions. Photovoltaic panels, solar water heaters and the vertical geothermal system, contribute to minimize the building’s ecological footprint.
- Inspiration
- We believe in the integration of buildings into nature. Humble design tones present with more challenging architectural solutions, that take into account the sustainability and the ecological footprint of our built environment. Furthermore, the Cretan nature and landscape only needs a good frame to be appreciated or no frame at all. And this is what we did here. Minimum sq.meters, natural materials and welcoming volume decisions.
- Project Duration
- Ongoing. Greece, Crete, Chania
- Patents
- Parti Architecture ™
- Team Members
- Architect Engineer: Parti Architecture
Civil Engineer: Efthymiou Yannis
Mechanical Engineer: Paterakis Energy
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