AECCafe: House D10 in Ulm, Germany by Werner Sobek Group GmbH

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

House D10 in Ulm, Germany by Werner Sobek Group GmbH

June 18th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Werner Sobek Group GmbH

D10 is a single-storey one-family home built in an established residential area. A private driveway provides access to the house. Two parallel shear walls are a distinguishing feature of the building. Generously designed glazing serves to provide a spatial enclosure. Protected by an extensively projecting flat roof a generously sized patio encircling the house serves to unite the indoor space with the outdoor space. Access to the building is also gained via this patio.

Image Courtesy © Werner Sobek Group GmbH

Architects: Werner Sobek Group GmbH
Project: House D10
Location: Near Ulm, Germany
Services Rendered: Design, object planning, structural engineering, building service equipment, optimising energy efficiency (work phases 1-8)
Planning phase: 2008 – 2009
Execution time: 2009 – 2010

Image Courtesy © Werner Sobek Group GmbH

The living areas are located on the ground floor, whilst the ancillary rooms are housed in the basement. The building is adjoined on the north side by a double-garage, which can be accessed directly from the basement. A stairway in the living room provides access inside the house.

Image Courtesy © Werner Sobek Group GmbH

The energy concept guarantees that all of the energy required to run the building is gained from regenerative sources. A geothermal energy system and a highly-efficient heat pump provide the energy required to produce warm water and meet heating and cooling needs. The entire surface of the roof is fitted with a photovoltaic system that generates more power on an annual average than the building consumes.

D10 is one of the first buildings in the world in which the Triple Zero ® concept developed by Werner Sobek has been fully implemented.

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Tags: Germany, Ulm

Category: House

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