"House Attack", Energy-efficient House

Posted by Blog on Friday, August 31, 2012


Strabag headquarters in the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, built since 2005. The building is actually the first of three buildings planned buildings.

With a floor area of 12,500 square meters, office space is enough to accommodate 530 people. In addition, the building also has a parking space that can accommodate 450 cars.

The main topic of this building planning process is the concept of energy in it. Heating and air conditioning is supplied by geothermal investigations of groundwater connected to the pump-pump water heaters. Energy is not only distributed in the building.

Concrete roof slabs into the main heating and cooling in the building. However, if the temperature reaches a certain level, around minus 15 degrees, for example, then it should be no heating in the floor area of ​​the facade.

However, despite these heaters require additional energy, adding that occur throughout the year is still relatively small. The lion's share comes from the depth of 120 meters below surface. Because naturally, the energy use of this building is environmentally friendly energy.

Strabag Slovaki headquarters in Bratislava was designed by a company from Vietnam, the MHM Architects. Previously, the company has been looking for ways to reflect performance and interest in the company Strabag.

MHM Architects displays an extensive art collection Strabag. One of the most interesting views is "House Attack" by Erwin Wurm. "House Attack" is enough for a house occupied by a family. This little house is "dependent" on the corner of the building such as reverse will fall.

MHM focusing on ways to reduce energy use. Therefore, they use green glass of various shades for use in the building. Glass will provide sunlight and reduces outside noise pollution without sacrificing sunlight.

In addition, the sleek-shaped building also allows natural air flow. Garden on the roof will provide space for relaxation and can also be used for various events.