Low-energy house Vítek

The new family house is located at the end of a dead-end street in the outskirts of a small village in Eastern Bohemia. The two-storey building maintains the local requirement for a gable roof, yet has a modern, simple, and compact shape. The dark color of the wooden cladding is due to the surface treatment of the boards by charring, which increases their resistance not only to weather but also from a fire safety perspective. In contrast to the cladded facade, the windows and solid panels made of Cetris boards between them are designed in an ivory color. The individual construction details, such as the roof without overhangs or hidden eaves gutters, further emphasize the overall minimalist expression. The building is structurally divided into three transverse sections. On the ground floor, the middle section houses an entrance area with a cloakroom, which connects to the stair corridor. This is linked on one side to the living room with a kitchenette and dining area, while on the other side it connects to the bedroom and bathroom. On the upper floor, the stair corridor opens up to the study space with a library. Next to the library is a spacious bathroom, and above the living space are two children's rooms. The house is founded on strip footings with a ventilated gap under the floor. The new building is designed as a wooden structure in a post-and-beam system using KLH load-bearing profiles with inserted insulation made of mineral wool and a diffusion-open composition. The windows are wooden with triple glazing and left largely with fixed glazing. The building is designed to meet low-energy standards.