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Vereniging Aardehuis Oost

By ORIO ARCHITECTEN
In Aardehuizen, The Netherlands

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Author ORIO ARCHITECTEN

City Aardehuizen

Country The Netherlands

Year 2016

Program Ecological Neighbourhood

Technical Info

Site area 17000 sqm

Gfa 0 sqm

Density 0 far

Population density 0 inh/ha

Home Units: 24

Jobs 0

Streetsroad: 0 %

Buildup: 0 %

NonBuild-up: 0 %

Residential 0 %

Business 0 %

Commercial 0 %

Civic 0 %

Description

Sustainable Building Design

The neighborhood is built with self-sufficient earth houses based on the principles of the “earthship” concept by Michael Reynolds.
The houses are constructed using locally available residual materials, such as tires, and other natural materials.
The homes have green roofs and are fitted with solar panels that connect to a grid, producing enough energy for energy-neutral living.

Energy and Water Self-Sufficiency

The development is designed to be self-sufficient in terms of energy, water supply, and purification.
Grey water from the homes is filtered using a helophyte filter, turning it into clean surface water for the district.
Most residents use compost toilets, which help reduce water usage.

Ecological Features

The earth houses are oriented towards the South with a glass facade to capture natural heating, while the North side features tires filled with rammed earth, providing thermal mass and insulation.
These design choices make the energy performance coefficient almost zero.
The development includes nature trails with plantings and semi-paved surfaces, promoting interaction with the natural environment.

Community and Governance

The neighborhood operates as a sociocracy, with residents divided into groups responsible for maintaining different areas.
The development is self-built by residents and volunteers, under supervision from construction coordinators.