Eco Factor: Carbon neutral lodge gets powered by renewable energy.
The Eco Lodge by Satellite Architects is a zero-carbon, sustainable and off-grid lodge that meets Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5 standards. The off-grid lodge is designed to take advantage of the sun for natural heat and light and relies on surrounding air for ventilation.
The wooden house includes a solar thermal system, a PV array for power and wood burning stoves with back boilers for water and space heating. Rainwater is harvested from the roof and stored in a 9000-liter tank.
The lodge comprises of self-composting WCs, hemp and cotton insulation, a thermal mass structure that saves heat during the day and releases it after dark. The materials used for construction came from sustainable sources.
Via: SatelliteArchitects
