Scandinavian House

Design: What seems like a regular family home in the Scandinavian style at first, turns out to be a building that has cleverly grown into its surroundings. The building, featuring a split-level system, is partially covered by an artificially designed but greened hill, allowing for ground level access to its upper level. The lower level houses the bathroom and bedrooms, while the large windows on the upper floor open up for a spectacular view of the surrounding mountain landscape. A reading corner was realized on a wooden platform above the living room area.

Wood: Large cross-laminated timber panels form the loadbearing building envelope, clasped by two steel frames for the purpose of seismic stability. This way, the main living area with its several sub-levels could be realized as an open space, transverse walls were not necessary. The roof construction made of solid cross-laminated timber panels and the gallery are suspended from the frame.

Energy: The building was originally planned and permitted following the Slovenian standards for energy efficiency which does not give energy values in concrete terms. During the construction time, the architects improved the material and house technique in a way that brought the building close to Passive House standard.