Residence in Limassol VI Ntlo ea Botho by Vassiliades Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego Competition Category.
TšepeMeaho· 2024
Residence in Limassol VI Ntlo ea Botho
Client: Vassiliades Architects
Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Meaho Category
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About Residence in Limassol VI Ntlo ea Botho
Ntlo e Limassol VI ke ntlo ea botho e hlophisitsoeng joalo ka moaho o batlang o se na matla a tšepahalang. Ntlo e bulehile ka boroa le ponahatsong, ’me e sebelisa maemo a tikoloho a lehae ho fihlela boiketlo ba mocheso. Sebopeho se tšoeu sa Z se fana ka tšireletso khahlanong le letsatsi ’me se hokahanya sebaka se koahetsoeng sa ho paka koloi le kahare-hare e kholo ea moaho. Lifensetere tse kholo li kenya leseli la motšehare ’me li hokahanya kahare le tikoloho e potolohileng. Kemiso ea ntlo e arola libaka tsa sechaba le tsa botho, e bile e sireletsa lekunutu khahlanong le seterata. Konkreite e matlafalitsoeng e theha sebopeho sa kaho, ’me moaho ka bophara o na le insulation ea mocheso.
The Recognition
About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award
Residence in Limassol VI Ntlo ea Botho ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Residence in Limassol VI Ntlo ea Botho e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Residence in Limassol VI Ntlo ea Botho e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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
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