Eco Factor: Sustainable kindergarten saves up to 20% energy.
Danish architecture firm C.F. Moller has unveiled the Dragen Children’s House, a new kindergarten in Denmark that integrates sustainable building practices and energy-saving systems to reduce the building’s reliance on grid electricity.
All the components used in the construction are “Nordic Swan” eco-labeled and the construction has been certified passive-house, using a minimum amount of energy. The children’s areas are located toward the southern side, which is mostly illuminated by natural light.
The kindergarten has small niches distributed throughout the complex, where children can play and read. The highly insulated building is designed to consume about 20% less energy than a standard building. Moreover, healthy materials are used, which are proven to reduce the spread of influenza.
The entire building is constructed from prefabricated wooden insulated wall segments and glazed facades that provide natural lighting and passive solar heating. The building also features a solar water heating system and electricity generating system with heat recovery.
