Project A+ is designed to meet the modern housing needs that require high aesthetic level, but also low operating costs. This combination is accomplished through the design of the house as a zero energy building (energy class A +).
Within this context, the orientation of the internal spaces was carefully studied in order to allow the maximum exploitation of natural light. The larger openings are facing towards the south, while smaller openings are strategically placed in the north in order to achieve natural cross-ventilation.
External insulation combined with insulating bricks was used on the building’s envelope. The windows are highly efficient with triple glazed low emissivity panes. For the sufficient air- tightness of the building, special tapes were used between the window frames and the walls.
For the efficient sun protection of the building, external aluminum blinds were placed, which are automatically adjusted according to the time and place of the sun, achieving a significant reduction of the cooling load.
A mechanical ventilation heat recovery system (MHRV) is installed in the building, supplying it with fresh filtered air 24hrs a day. At the same time, the air from the kitchen and bathrooms is removed along with the odors and dust, eliminating any chance of developing mould inside the building.