Solarlux House Mondsee Fale Nonofo by Peter Kuczia

Solarlux House Mondsee Fale Nonofo by Peter Kuczia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Fausaga Fale Competition Category.

ApamemeaFausaga Fale· 2024

Solarlux House Mondsee Fale Nonofo

by Peter Kuczia

Client: Solarlux

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Fausaga Fale Category

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The Design

About Solarlux House Mondsee Fale Nonofo

E tuʻu i le matagofie o Lake Mondsee, o lenei galuega faufale e faʻaalia ai le gafatia tumau ma le alualu i luma o tekinolosi. Ua fausia atoa le fale mai laupapa laʻau faʻapipiʻi (CLT), ma e fetutunaʻi lelei ma lona siʻosiʻomaga. O laupapa faaeletise i luga o le taualuga e mauaina lelei ai le malosi o le la, aʻo suʻesuʻega vevela o le eleele e tausisia ai le faʻamafanafana. O masini aunoa e pulea ai le savili natura ma le faʻamafanafana. I lona taulaʻiga i luga o mea faʻaogaina e faʻasaoao ai le siʻosiʻomaga ma auala faʻamalosi lelei, o lenei fale laʻau o loʻo ofoina atu se nofoaga faʻaonaponei ae filemu ma lelei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Solarlux House Mondsee Fale Nonofo, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Solarlux House Mondsee Fale Nonofo e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Solarlux House Mondsee Fale Nonofo e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Perched on the shores of Mondsee Lake in Austria, the solar-powered wooden house stands as a beacon of sustainability. Its sleek design seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, while solar panels adorn the roof, harnessing the sun's energy to power the entire dwelling. With panoramic views of the tranquil lake and the lush greenery, this eco-friendly retreat offers both comfort and harmony with nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: The house measures 10 x 16 meters, the plot is about 750 square meters.
Tags: solar building, sustainable house, timber house, eco-building, big windows
Production Technology: The house is made entirely of wood using CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) technology. All finishes outside and inside are natural wood. Energy for heating is obtained from 3 geothermal probes and integrated photovoltaic panels. Modern control technology regulates the automated opening of windows and sunshades.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to fit the house into the beautiful surroundings and get as much space and living comfort as possible within a small plot of land.
Research: The aim of the project was to practically demonstrate the potential of natural ventilation in a single-family home by utilizing the chimney effect to stimulate airflow driven by temperature differences. Additionally, the behavior of the house when using geothermal heating in conjunction with photovoltaics integrated into the roof surface is monitored.
Inspiration: Inspired by the rugged mountainous surroundings, the design of this house mirrors the organic forms of the nearby peaks. Natural materials like wood harmonize with the landscape, while the segmented structure resembles the rocky outcrops in the backdrop. Each window frames breathtaking views of Mondsee Lake and the majestic mountains, ensuring the house seamlessly integrates into its stunning surroundings.
Project Duration: The project started 2021 and finished in 2024. Location: Mondsee, Austria.
Operation Flow: The house is extremely energy efficient in operation and, using mainly wood as a construction material, used minimal resources in its construction
Image Credits: Photos: Peter Kuczia