El Refugio Inteligente
Castellón – 2014
El Refugio Inteligente
The owners of this Smart refuge are a couple who have begun to prioritize shared time with family and friends and to enjoy nature. For years they dreamed of building a small refuge in the Serra Espadà and finally they went ahead. They used prefabricated wooden modules for a clean, quick external construction in order to ensure maximum comfort and energy efficiency. The final construction is a place to share leisure time, to enjoy the scenery and a modern house which is easily and automatically controlled from a mobile device. Its S-SE orientation maximizes thermal comfort in winter and the abundance of sunscreens also ensures summer enjoyment.The architectural design stands out for its simplicity and for a metal frame which marks out the covered areas and provides the appropriate level of design. It is an area defined to cater for all the customs and habits of the occupants,with maximum accessibility and with openings which permit a privileged view. Annexed facilities (swimming pool, barbecue, toilet and stock) complement the main building and present an array of options for fun,relaxation and enjoyment.
Built surface
96m²
Energy Efficiency Rating
A
CO2 footprint
– 56,95 KgCO2/m²
Energy consumption for home climate control
15,05 kWh/m²year
Construction time
10 semanas
This construction has been designed combining two prefabricated wooden modules and a terrace which uses a metal structure designed to project the house towards the landscape.
One of the modules is for all the facilities and brings together all usable equipment, the bathroom and the kitchen. In the second module the design is optimized to provide a clear floor that leads onto the terrace and is adaptable to any purpose.
The use of local wood and insulation minimizes the CO2 footprint of the house, and the attention paid to materials selected and to the emissions from paint and other items allows it to be classified as a healthy home. Passive cooling strategies, the LED lights and dual flow ventilation system minimise the energy expenditure of the construction and ensure thermal comfort.
Energy consumption for home climate control [kWh/m²year]
Home automation installations and the use of light spots with Radio technology dramatically reduces cabling requirements and allows control and real time information on the use of the home from the owner’s mobile device.
NOEM casas modulares de diseño prefabricadas en semanas construidas en madera
NOEM casas eficientes ecologicas domoticas construidas en madera
4
design weeks
5
manufacturing weeks
1
assembling weeks
NOEM by Think CO2 is a company from Barcelona We are specialists in building modern wooden houses, ecological. Prefabricated design homes fully customized. Our portfolio is composed by NOEM GO, NOEM Concept and NOEM Stay. Maximum energy efficiency, comfort and energy savings through passive house standards and the latest technology. For more information stay tuned through our blog, read articles from la Vanguardia, el País and la UPC,or contact us.