Eco - House

Studio Blue Architects Eco house 1

The eco-house was the recipient of The Greening Barbados Innovation Award for Green Expo’ 2003. It was an exhibition originally put together by SAGE - the Sustainable Architects @ Green Expo’. SAGE was a collaboration of 5 local architects from different firms led by Neil Hutchinson of Studio Blue Architects Inc.

The exhibit presented how we can live in a more environmentally friendly manner and transform our new and existing buildings to reduce their impact on the earth’s resources. The concepts are demonstrated in a scale model of an eco-house, together with display boards showcasing the various environmental principles. Studio Blue continues to display this exhibit at events to raise awareness on Environmental issues in architecture.

The eco-house is divided into the 4 basic elements of “Earth, Wind, Water and Fire”. These four categories cover topics ranging from …..

  • Earth - Sustainably forested woods available regionally; environmentally friendly materials including insulating paint that keeps your building cool; the potential for grass roofs and the associated benefits to the microclimate, eco-system and thermal control of buildings
  • Wind - Designing your building to be naturally ventilated with the cooling Trade Winds; orientation and devices to allow air flow
  • Water - Rainwater Harvesting; Water conservation and re-use through water saving devices; waste water reduction through low flush toilets and composting toilets
  • Fire - Information on how to get the most out of the suns energy through the use of solar panels and photovoltaic panels to generate hot water and electricity respectively

Location

Barbados, Caribbean

Stage

Speculative / Conceptual 2003.

Size

2000 sq. ft. / 186 sq. m.

Eco Features

  • Design allows natural ventilation and day lighting
  • Patio provides shading to main house
  • Large roof overhangs provide solar shading
  • Rainwater Harvesting for irrigation & re-use
  • Water Conservation - Low/dual flush toilets & Compost Toilet
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Sustainable materials
  • Trees and planting provide shade and food
  • Waste Water Treatment
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