For this project, the architects wanted to design a detached house with the aim of achieving the passive standard. The house is composed of three levels: an underground basement level and two above-ground levels in a wooden structure. Bedrooms are planned for the ground floor and living space upstairs.
FSC and/or PEFC wood is the principal material for the project: for the cladding, structure, dividing walls, floor covering, window frames, and staircase. But other ecological materials are also used: cellulose, fibre plaster and retified wood. All the resources implemented result in an energy consumption of 15 kWh/m2.yr.
A mechanical ventilation system has been installed in the basement, as well as a 15,000L cistern to recover rainwater and supply needs for the toilet facilities, laundry and watering the garden. Eight square metres of thermal solar panels provide heating of domestic water.

Address:

Rue de Verrewinkel 294b, 1180 Uccle

Client:

J-L. Herman

Architect:

Pierre Blondel Architects

Engineering design:

JZH & Partners