This building is made up of two passive duplexes with a heating requirement of 12 and 14 kWh/m².yr, and a measured airtightness of 0.57 vol/h (n50 value). The energy needed to provide the remaining heat is supplied by a heat pump connected to an earth tube, combined with mechanical ventilation.
Water-saving faucets, showers and toilet flushes ensure rational use of water. A garden on the grounds limits the runoff toward the sewer network. A 10,000 litre cistern holds the rainwater collected on the roof and supplies the toilet flushes. The building is almost entirely constructed of ecological materials: certified wood, cellulose, local bluestone, bamboo floor covering, natural paints and lacquers. The nature of the architectural design allows maximum flexibility in occupation: few or no heavy dividing walls.
The structure of the building provides for an omnipresent natural light through large bay windows to the south and the light well to the north.

Address:

Rue Joseph Wauters 61, 1030 Schaerbeek

Clients:

I. Camacho and A. Biondo

Architect:

Inès Camachio

Engineering design:

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