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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. KODA in Tallinn, Estonia by KodasemaNovember 9th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Kodasema KODA is constructed of thin composite panels made of a concrete exterior and wood interior, with silica-fume vacuum insulation panels in-between. This combination of materials creates a strong and durable exterior, a nice and cosy interior and will keep the building as warm or cool as needed. The front of the house is a four-ply glass wall with a small terrace and a concrete sunscreen.  Image Courtesy © Paul Kuimet
 Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel The concrete we use is 2-3 times stronger than the usual, standard concrete and becomes even stronger over time. Additionally, the look of the concrete doesn’t change over the years, meaning no repainting and refurbishing is needed. We cast the concrete over aged yacht sails, which creates a unique texture and pattern on the panels.  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel In the interior, we use CLT panels made of softwood. Finished with natural oils and waxes, the wood is both friendly to the environment and to humans. The wooden shell is hermetically isolated from the other panel layers, meaning that no chemical yields from those can enter the living space.  Image Courtesy © Paul Kuimet  Image Courtesy © Paul Kuimet Vacuum panels are one of the most effective insulators out there and they take up little space. We use panels that are just 60 mm thick. We would need up to 8 times thicker insulation layer to get the same results if we used the most common isolation materials. By having walls just 178 mm thick, we are able to create more space for living.  Image Courtesy © Paul Kuimet  Image Courtesy © Paul Kuimet  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Tõnu Tunnel  Image Courtesy © Paul Kuimet  Image Courtesy © Paul Kuimet  Image Courtesy © Kodasema  Image Courtesy © Kodasema  Image Courtesy © Kodasema  Image Courtesy © Kodasema  Image Courtesy © Kodasema  Image Courtesy © Kodasema
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