Written by Anupam

Eco Factor: Energy-saving playhouse harvests solar energy.

Designed by C.F. Møller for Saint-Gobain Isover, the Saint-Gobain Playhouse is conceived as a sustainable playhouse for children and adults. According to the designers, the house is so well insulated that the even a few candles suffice for heating even during the cold winter months.

The 4.5m long and 3m tall house features intelligent glazing as windows, skylights for natural illumination and photovoltaic panels for renewable electricity. The walls contain glass wool and triple-layer energy glazing which is equivalent to modern passive-house standards. The unique form of the house helps the south façade shade itself from the summer sun to prevent any unnecessary heat gain.

Source: http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/saint-gobain-playhouse-by-c-f-mller-can-be-heated-with-candles/

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