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Eden House
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Eden House
London, United Kingdom
Type
STATUS
Under Construction
YEAR
2024
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
The award-winning UK-based architectural practice WindsorPatania Architects has designed Eden House, an ambitious and innovative project, which is about to set a new standard for sustainable luxury private residences across the UK. The aim of this project is not only to be the most sustainable and self-sufficient building, but to share the technologies and knowledge acquired during the process with the local and national communities on and off site.
Eden House is a private residence located in the Green Belt, near London. The project will be carbon neutral and energy positive. The initial commitment to planting trees in the Green Belt will cover the carbon emitted during construction. Eden House is designed in synergy with nature and based on 8 key sustainable principles.
Enhancing the natural context
In designing a 40902 sq. f building in the Green Belt, WindsorPatania Architects will follow the principles of the Green Belt Openness and maintain wildlife corridors, improving the quality of life of existing local species of animals by providing a more controlled environment for vegetation and biodiversity. To achieve this, the plot is divided into different realms, each dedicated to a certain species. The residence will provide micro ecosystems for birds, butterflies, and bees thanks to the included solutions like bee bricks and bird houses. The collaborations with local and national charities and trusts will allow preserving the local wildlife.
Energy Efficiency
Extensive use of renewable energy, including 106 solar panels and a ground source heat pump, will allow this building to produce more energy (36,678.57 kWh/year) than it consumes (36, 341.20 kWh/year) over a year.
Biophilic Design
Sustainability is not only about technologies but about the way of living. The incorporation of nature into architecture helps to create a calm and beneficial environment for the physical and mental health of people living in the house. The Eden House is erect surrounding its own courtyard, which helps to incorporate the vegetation inside and gives biophilic views. The natural elements, connecting the inside and outside, could be met throughout the house: for example, the green wall below the ground floor establishes a visual connection to nature right at the moment a homeowner parks a car.
Natural Ventilation
The building is erected around the courtyard, which provides the ventilation for the different spaces, meaning there is no need to worry about overheating and using energy to cool down during the summer.
Natural Materials
In this project, WindsorPatania Architects will use only natural materials to create a completely sustainable environment and improve the client’s daily life. Natural materials are durable, environmentally friendly, and pleasant to feel each time one touches them.
Renewable Energy
Eden House will have many eco-sustainable sources of renewable energy, like a ground heat pump and a home biogas unit to properly dismantle waste from the kitchen. This will help the building to produce more energy than it consumes and use resources wisely.
Water Management
In this project, architects will apply rainwater harvesting, biodigester that helps recycle and purify water, and a grey water harvesting system.
Enveloping Design
The volumetric architectural composition welcomes the natural landscape and changes the hardscape area. The new building will be of average size in comparison with the existing buildings in the area and therefore will look harmoniously to the environment. The site is surrounded by a dense group of mature trees that provide sun protection and privacy; all of them will be carefully preserved.
Eden House is a unique precedent with a goal beyond architecture. It’s an innovative project, whose goal is to build advanced sustainable design knowledge and share it with the local and national communities. This knowledge will be open to everyone. Twice a year, designers, schools, universities, and anyone who would benefit from advanced sustainability technologies knowledge would be able to come to Eden House during Open House Tours. This will foster the growth of the sustainable living culture. Meanwhile, specifications and architectural drawings of the project will be available to architects and designers online.
Eden House is a private residence located in the Green Belt, near London. The project will be carbon neutral and energy positive. The initial commitment to planting trees in the Green Belt will cover the carbon emitted during construction. Eden House is designed in synergy with nature and based on 8 key sustainable principles.
Enhancing the natural context
In designing a 40902 sq. f building in the Green Belt, WindsorPatania Architects will follow the principles of the Green Belt Openness and maintain wildlife corridors, improving the quality of life of existing local species of animals by providing a more controlled environment for vegetation and biodiversity. To achieve this, the plot is divided into different realms, each dedicated to a certain species. The residence will provide micro ecosystems for birds, butterflies, and bees thanks to the included solutions like bee bricks and bird houses. The collaborations with local and national charities and trusts will allow preserving the local wildlife.
Energy Efficiency
Extensive use of renewable energy, including 106 solar panels and a ground source heat pump, will allow this building to produce more energy (36,678.57 kWh/year) than it consumes (36, 341.20 kWh/year) over a year.
Biophilic Design
Sustainability is not only about technologies but about the way of living. The incorporation of nature into architecture helps to create a calm and beneficial environment for the physical and mental health of people living in the house. The Eden House is erect surrounding its own courtyard, which helps to incorporate the vegetation inside and gives biophilic views. The natural elements, connecting the inside and outside, could be met throughout the house: for example, the green wall below the ground floor establishes a visual connection to nature right at the moment a homeowner parks a car.
Natural Ventilation
The building is erected around the courtyard, which provides the ventilation for the different spaces, meaning there is no need to worry about overheating and using energy to cool down during the summer.
Natural Materials
In this project, WindsorPatania Architects will use only natural materials to create a completely sustainable environment and improve the client’s daily life. Natural materials are durable, environmentally friendly, and pleasant to feel each time one touches them.
Renewable Energy
Eden House will have many eco-sustainable sources of renewable energy, like a ground heat pump and a home biogas unit to properly dismantle waste from the kitchen. This will help the building to produce more energy than it consumes and use resources wisely.
Water Management
In this project, architects will apply rainwater harvesting, biodigester that helps recycle and purify water, and a grey water harvesting system.
Enveloping Design
The volumetric architectural composition welcomes the natural landscape and changes the hardscape area. The new building will be of average size in comparison with the existing buildings in the area and therefore will look harmoniously to the environment. The site is surrounded by a dense group of mature trees that provide sun protection and privacy; all of them will be carefully preserved.
Eden House is a unique precedent with a goal beyond architecture. It’s an innovative project, whose goal is to build advanced sustainable design knowledge and share it with the local and national communities. This knowledge will be open to everyone. Twice a year, designers, schools, universities, and anyone who would benefit from advanced sustainability technologies knowledge would be able to come to Eden House during Open House Tours. This will foster the growth of the sustainable living culture. Meanwhile, specifications and architectural drawings of the project will be available to architects and designers online.
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