Energy

» The independent heating production and maintenance are achieved by harnessing solar energy, which is gen­erated by the windows’ natural propensity to heat up, and by the solar panels that produce domestic hot water and under-floor heating.

An exemplary project for the future
SOLTAG illustrates the vision that all future buildings should be sustainable. The house stands as a landmark and an active candidate for how we can rethink buildings and building automation to support the drive for a better environment.

SOLTAG answers the call for zero-energy, CO2-neutral housing of the future. By use of thermal solar energy and upgrading the use of solar cells, we can achieve an energy consumption of 0 kWh/m2 for heating.

CO2-neutral housing
SOLTAG implements the new energy rules in a visionary way. Heating insulation and ventilation have both been considered in creating this living, sustainable house. The essence of the project was to balance energy absorption, insulation capacity and air exchange. The home is an “energy station” that also features pleasing design and a healthy indoor climate. The hi-tech energy system is well designed and integrated.

An integrated heating system
SOLTAG is devised as a home that runs itself and is independent of external heating systems.

The independent heating production and maintenance are achieved by harnessing solar energy, which is generated by the windows’ natural propensity to heat up, and by the solar panels that produce domestic hot water and under-floor heating. Solar cells produce the electricity to operate the pumps and ventilators.

A compact, built-in heat-recovery ventilation unit and a mechanical ventilator transfer the heat from the “spent”, heated air to new fresh air taken from outside. Ninety percent of the heat is recycled.

A solid climate screen with strategically placed low-energy windows, 350 mm of insulation in the walls and 400 mm in the roof, and an airtight construction without cold bridges keeps the heat in.