Energy-efficient living in harmony with nature *Innovative solar home with a spacious conservatory*

Unique architecture that works with the sun: Built in 2016 on a south-facing plot, this ultra-low-energy home combines an exceptional sense of space across approx. 156 m² of living area with an intelligent low-tech energy concept and natural materials. The focus here is not on maximum technology, but on the efficient use of natural resources.

The heart of the solar architecture is the spacious, two-storey conservatory. This natural solar trap absorbs heat and makes it available to the building when needed. Automatic shading and ventilation regulate the climate, while excess heat is discharged through the roof. At the same time, the conservatory connects both living levels with the garden and creates exceptional sightlines, abundant light and a distinctive living atmosphere.

The construction method consistently follows this approach. Solid, passive-house-compatible external walls require no additional insulation. The flat roof, with mineral insulation and extensive green roofing, together with solar thermal energy and photovoltaic panels (basic requirements), completes the sustainable energy concept.

Inside, natural materials such as lime-cement plaster finished with slaked-lime paint, linoleum flooring with underfloor heating and timber ceilings create a natural, healthy indoor climate. Ceiling heights of up to approx. 2.90 m and extra-wide comfort doors reinforce the generous sense of space.

On the ground floor, the large kitchen-living area forms the heart of the house and opens harmoniously onto the garden through the conservatory. The open-plan fitted kitchen, with a large gas cooker, blends seamlessly into the living and dining area. Two further rooms, which can be used individually, offer direct access to the conservatory and garden. A shower room, plus a utility and technical room with washing-machine connection and access to the carport, complete this level.

A solid wooden staircase leads to the upper floor, where an open gallery and two further flexible rooms offer various possibilities for sleeping, working or retreating. Here too, the conservatory and natural materials contribute to a pleasant indoor climate. A bathroom with bathtub and shower, together with a storage room featuring a fitted kitchen, completes the floor. Another exit leads directly into the garden via an external staircase.

The lovingly landscaped, nature-oriented garden, with sustainable crops, shade-providing trees, a cistern and a well, is complemented by a shed offering ample storage and a carport for cars and bicycles, with sheltered access to the house.

A home where architecture, energy efficiency, sustainability and nature merge into a unique living concept.