Green building
Anticipating modern requirements IQia in partnership with M.E.T.E.TH. S.A. have created two prototype low energy homes following the guiding principles of sustainable architecture.
Their main feature being to ensure a high level of comfort, whilst keeping low running and maintenance costs, with the use of renewable energy.
Architectural design
The residences have been studied according to the bioclimatic principles in climatic Zone C. The architecture is harmonious with high aesthetics which exploits the spaces and height of the building to its fullest potential. North facing buildings give optimal...
Method of manufacture
The residence are based on the IQia method of building with reinforced insulation on the outer casing in order to achieve minimization of thermal losses. Windows are made from double-panel windows glazing which enables them...
Energy consumption
The excellent thermal insulation ensures an average total of thermal transmittance U that exceeds the requirements of the energy performance of building regulations KENAK. The two buildings are ranked as level A on the KENAK ranking panel...
IQia’s method of exterior waterproofing prevents the formation of condensation not only on masonry surfaces but also in-between the different layers of construction materials used.
Waterproofing of the walls ensures durability and the prevention of fungi/ mould appearing within the building, which can cause serious health problems.
