Article source: piccola bottega di architettura

The building is located just outside Ferrara and it is made up of a combination of elementary volumes which, thanks to different heights, give life to a succession of full and empty spaces.

A careful choice of the materials, the building orientation, the wide glasses that maximize natural sunlight as well as a careful study of a wide range of household technology have allowed to achieve a remarkable result in terms of sustainability with a nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) performance. The house is provided with a finely designed heat recovery ventilation system and is totally void of any traditional heating facilities. Heat from indoor air and from sunlight, together with a high level of insulation, ensures maximum comfort even on freezing days. A large storage heating fireplace can keep the house warm over long periods of bad weather or foggy days.

Image Courtesy © Arch. Denis Zaghi

• Architects: piccola bottega di architettura
• Project: Private NZEB villa
• Location: Bondeno, Italy
• Photography: Arch. Denis Zaghi
• Structures: PCM2008
• Energy Consultant: Arch. Andrea Boz
• Plant Design: ing. Cristiano Pareschi
• Electrical Design: Sinectra

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