Transformation of a villa into first energy neutral monument of the Netherlands

The villa in Driebergen is a monument from the beginning of the last century. The owners bought this villa from the municipality because they had a very progressive idea of transforming this monument into a zero-energy house. Together with OPAI (Rau Amsterdam) there was a plan to realize the first energy-neutral monument of The Netherlands: a house that provides its own energy by high quality systems. Within the energy concept the house is isolated with natural materials such as reed mats and flax. The old wooden window frames are preserved and provided of insulating secondary glazing. Zecc architects integrated the energy concept in the existing monument and adjusted the villa to the wishes of its future residents. A new extension on the back strengthens the relationship with the garden and opens the house to the green surrounding.

Sustainable Development - photograph by Cornbread Works

• Architect: Zecc Architects
• Project: Energy neutral monument, municipal monument
• Location: Driebergen, Netherlands
• Program: Residential
• Client: Private client / foundation sustainable renovation of historic buildings
• Date: preliminary design February 2009
• Delivery: 2010
• Floor area: 210 BVO m²
• Volume: 570 m³
• Architect: Zecc Architecten www.zecc.nl
• Project team: Zecc Marnix van der Meer, Bart Kellerhuis, Bo Winnubst, Steven Nobel
• Project Management: Liesbeth Wassenberg, www.bouwvrouw.com
• Contractor: Bert Oostenbruggen
• Photography: Cornbread Works
• Software used: AutoCAD

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