Passive wooden house in the Veneto countryside
Here is a passive wooden house in the Veneto countryside. The project This is a single-story property of about 150 sq. m. comprising 3 bedrooms, a large living room, technical rooms and lofts. Adjoining on the east side is a porch with garage and solarium on the flat roof. The setting The floor plan layout is classic: it provides a living area to the south and a sleeping area to the north. The design approach provides a generous open space with a countertop kitchen and TV area. The space is enhanced by a generous glass window with lift-and-slide doors that allows people to enjoy the surrounding space and capture free solar energy in the winter time. A restructuring The project involved the demolition of an existing ruin and the new construction of a passive wooden house according to our standards. The structure The vertical structure was made of 10-cm-thick XLam panels, while the roof was made of glulam beams. Foundations The foundations are rafted. As per the construction technique used, the Xlam panels were mounted on concrete curbs that rise from the slab in order to ensure the detachments of the wood from the surrounding soil. Insulation and installations This new house was built by providing: 20 cm mineral wool coat; 6 KWp photovoltaics; 10 KWh storage batteries; EV charging column; hydronic heat pump; Triple wood windows and doors with aluminum exterior; central mechanical ventilation(CMV). Energy independence This is a passive house with very limited consumption (around 10 KW/sqm/year). There is no connection to methane gas, and the provision of photovoltaics with storage ensures semi-self-sufficiency in energy. Our service included the following works and services: Zero-mile passive house As per international guidelines Passivhouse materials and work suppliers are local, this allows a reduction of gray energy during construction and better traceability of supplies to better ensure after-sales service. Design The project carried out by Lignodesign included: architectural executive design; Structural and facilities design; Reinforced concrete storage and testing; seismbonus practices; Enea eco bonus affidavit. Digital modeling Every building element is digitized using BIM technology that allows perfect visualization and quantification of every detail of the property. Construction site setup Site setup with provision of crane, toilet, temporary fencing, standardized scaffolding and other necessary devices to ensure safety. Temporary construction site connection and water will be provided by the client. Excavation Machine-executed general overburden excavation with partial piling on site of material for the recovery and/or reuse of topsoil, performed up to the collar of the foundations. Execution of excavation for all foundations up to the level of impost, for buried piping and installations. Foundations Unreinforced concrete lean-to foundation. Concrete slab foundation (30 cm) cast with the aid of formwork according to the dimensions specified in the project, including iron reinforcement. Insulation against ground An insulating layer and a layer of lightened foamcem screed was made at ground level to house the systems. Vertical structures Perimeter load-bearing walls in Xlam of Italian PEFC certified production of the standard 100 mm type (or if required of larger dimensions complete with fasteners type Rothoblaas or Borga Italia. XLam load-bearing wall, composed, in sequence from the inside to the outside by : double sheet of 12.5 mm plasterboard; in the case of facing the bathroom, water-repellent plasterboard will be used; 50 mm cavity for plant passage with 5×4 cm fir laths insulated with 50 mm rock wool (or thicker for any larger diameter pipes); 100 mm 3-layer XLam load-bearing wall (depending on structural calculations); 200 mm rock wool coat density >135 kg/m3, l = 0.037 W/mK; 5mm mineral plaster with plaster carrier mesh and siloxane finish. The structure in X Lam, how it contributes a passive house in the Venetian countryside Invented by a group of wood-frame manufacturers in Austria in the late 1990s , XLam makes it possible to create both contemporary and classic architecture with a sustainable and environmentally friendly material with the appearance of traditional masonry but with the benefit of: Increased speed of construction; low energy consumption; Very high seismic resistance. Roof The roof of this passive wooden house in the Veneto countryside was built with a load-bearing structure of pre-painted glulam beams of the color white including: mm 20 wooden bead; mm 25 45° planking; Vapor barrier; mm 200 Rockwoll Hardrock type high-density rockwool insulation for roofs; Ventilation lath and counter lath; Tile roof tile in the color of your choice in terracotta from San Marco Brickworks. Window frames of a one-story zero-consumption house in the Venetian countryside The window and patio door frames made of laminated wood complete with tilt and turn, burglar-proof system, standard handles, triple-walled double glazing 4/22/4/22/4 gas and in patio doors part under glass 6/6+16+6/7, totally in accordance with energy-saving regulations, CE mark of the dimensions as per the project. Photovoltaic system 6.5 kwp photovoltaic system (with panel and inverter) with integrated panels with inverter and GSE connection arrangement. Thermal power plant The main generator will be an air-to-water heat pump of approximately 12 kw thermal to create hot water for heating and Sanitary Hot Water production and cool water for air conditioning and dehumidification in the summer phase. 300-liter kettle for production and storage of Domestic Hot Water for sanitary uses. In comfort of a passive house in the Veneto countryside: the heating/cooling system Heating/cooling will be done in radiant floor mode. Plasterboard panels will be built into the wall with pipes embedded inside where hot water created by the heat pump will flow and give the room the energy needed to heat. In the same panels will flow cool water in the summer phase for radiant air conditioning. Climatic mechanical ventilation system This system integrates a system that constantly reciprocates the air mechanically inside the house by recovering the heat present in the outgoing air (enthalpy) and a the system that will dehumidify the air in the summer phase in order to make the environment perfectly air-conditioned. A passive wood house in the Venetian countryside primarily requires good air exchange since
Compact single-story linear three-room unit
We present a compact single-story linear three-room unit project designed to meet the needs of a family of four. This wooden dwelling is designed to live in harmony with nature, offering maximum comfort and minimizing waste, with a view to optimizing available resources. The building is designed following criteria of compositional simplicity, presenting a two-pitch building with a rectangular floor plan. A three-room house without wasting space This three-room wooden house with linear development features a spacious 36-square-meter veranda, equipped with sunshades, that provides convenient access to the outdoors, allowing you to enjoy the full benefits of a pleasant garden. In the veranda area, the finishes are larch, which include a non-slip deck and a façade clad with ventilated battens, also made of larch. The veranda has a large sliding lift-and-slide sash window, with a width of more than 4 meters, which provides brightness and a beautiful view of the garden. The linear and compact single-story three-room unit represents an innovative living solution designed to maximize space efficiency. With its linear and optimized floor plan, this unit offers an interior distribution designed to ensure comfort and functionality. A veranda with sliding sash windows contributes to the brightness and openness of the rooms, allowing for panoramic views and pleasant natural lighting. The building is designed following criteria of formal simplicity and fits harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. The Interior The interior features an elegant bleached wood ceiling, which adds volume and brightness to the spaces. To enhance the atmosphere, a recessed LED strip was included for indirect lighting, creating an atmospheric effect in all rooms. The living area is designed for cheerful cooking with a countertop that overlooks the garden and is heavy for entertaining guests by offering a view of the surrounding garden through a large sliding panel window. The Plant This 120-square-meter property was designed for a young couple in the picturesque Venetian hinterland, immersed in the flourishing Venetian countryside. The floor plan is developed along a central circulation axis that runs the entire length of the building, which is about 18 meters, thus ensuring a functional and harmonious distribution of interior spaces. The development in plant The house is designed with functionality in mind, optimizing a contained space to accommodate: Three rooms Two bathrooms Living room with open kitchen Walk-in closet Laundry Service attic, where the mechanical ventilation system, a water tank and other technological equipment are located. This arrangement enhances space efficiency, providing comfort and convenience for daily living. The kitchen is equipped with a counter and it is possible to cook while admiring the view through a large window with sliding doors. The property sits on a flat lot in a semi-agricultural area and also has an outdoor pergola with a patio for outdoor dining while enjoying the warm weather. Endowments The property is equipped with radiant floors to ensure the benefit of a radiative surface that works in both summer and winter thanks to the heat produced by a heat pump powered by photovoltaics. Mechanical Ventilation The air exchange in the rooms is provided by a controlled mechanical ventilation system that brings in renewed air but preheated by the outgoing air with a heat recovery system. A single-story wooden house with a rectangular shape: A Passive House This is a passive house with an expected consumption of only 10 kWh per square meter per year. Thanks to efficient energy management, it is possible to reduce heating and summer air conditioning expenses to zero. The building is equipped with excellent mineral wool thermal insulation, applied to both the roof and walls. This mineral-based material boasts high insulation properties, is stable over time, and is not derived from petroleum, contributing to a comfortable and sustainable indoor environment. The roof of a one-story wooden house The roof beams and beading are bleached, which allows for lower electricity consumption and brighter rooms. The roof is equipped with a natural ventilation system that eliminates the risk of moisture buildup in winter and reduces roof heat in summer.