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Passive House Museum by Kjellgreen Kaminsky Architecture Posted: 24 Jun 2010 05:30 PM PDT This is maybe the first museum built as a passive house. It is a new building for the tourist office and the city museum in Ulricehamn, created by Kjellgreen Kaminsky Architecture (KKA). The building was a railway station, located in a park next to lake Åsunden, Sweden. Considering the famous wooden architecture and the centre of a historical textile industrial area from Ulricehamn, a facade system with weaved wooden planks is chosen to be implemented in the design. As a passive building, no heating system will be used. It will use the natural heat sources available there. Solar cells will be installed to provide energy. All of the projects has been part  of the “Design med omtanke“-concept, that aims more sustainable and user friendly building. 3D model floor plan floor plan

weeHouse by Alchemy Posted: 24 Jun 2010 07:04 AM PDT Another prefab house, this is weeHouse, designed by Alchemy. weeHouse is a very customizable prefab house. The user can choose almost all of the features. The sustainable features are also available to be chosen. weeHouse has several types : studio, pair, tall, four square. With all of these types, weeHouse can adapt with any conditions and lifestyle needs. weeHouse is also designed to be sturdy enough to withstand the extremes of tundra or desert. weeHouse is designed with the ability to be picked up with a truck, so it can be placed everywhere that can be accessed by truck. studio pair tall four square The standard weeHouse usually includes with kitchen, unique siding, deluxe fittings and finishes, and options for green energy upgrades. The users also can customize the finishing of the door, windows, the built in cabinets, flooring, etc. They also can customize the appliances and other accessories. weeHouse has floor-to-ceiling glass, open kitchens, reduced circulation space, and built-in cabinetry. All of this features bring the big-house feel for the weeHouse. Materials used for the construction is considering the durability and the eco-friendly aspects. They use some sustainable materials, such as corn crib siding, bamboo flooring, and durable steel materials. Low VOC paints and FSC certified woods are also used. White rubber roofs reflect the sun's heat. Vented roof spaces allows additional heat separation. Fold-down overhangs protect the glazing and walls from summer sun and rain for Passive Solar Design. In the prefabrication processes, the less waste, less material damage, and less moisture infiltration are also considered to make the house durable. For energy resources, some options are available, whether if the user choose to use solar panels or wind power. Some options are also available for the heating and cooling features. There are another sustainable features available, such as the rain water collection, geothermal heating system, etc. All of these features make weeHouse very flexible and very customizable, without neglecting the environmental aspects. kitchen interior

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