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Author
ORIO ARCHITECTEN
City
Aardehuizen
Country
The Netherlands
Year
2016
Program
Ecological Neighbourhood
Technical Info
Site area
17000 sqm
Gfa
0
sqm
Density
0 far
Population density
0
inh/ha
Home Units:
24
Jobs
0
Streetsroad:
0
%
Buildup:
0
%
NonBuild-up:
0 %
Residential
0 %
Business
0
%
Commercial
0
%
Civic
0
%
Description
- The neighborhood is built with self-sufficient earth houses based on the principles of the “earthship” concept by Michael Reynolds.
- The houses are constructed using locally available residual materials, such as tires, and other natural materials.
- The homes have green roofs and are fitted with solar panels that connect to a grid, producing enough energy for energy-neutral living.
- The development is designed to be self-sufficient in terms of energy, water supply, and purification.
- Grey water from the homes is filtered using a helophyte filter, turning it into clean surface water for the district.
- Most residents use compost toilets, which help reduce water usage.
- The earth houses are oriented towards the South with a glass facade to capture natural heating, while the North side features tires filled with rammed earth, providing thermal mass and insulation.
- These design choices make the energy performance coefficient almost zero.
- The development includes nature trails with plantings and semi-paved surfaces, promoting interaction with the natural environment.
- The neighborhood operates as a sociocracy, with residents divided into groups responsible for maintaining different areas.
- The development is self-built by residents and volunteers, under supervision from construction coordinators.
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