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House Eglin
New Dwelling
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
Antoni Gaudí
The house is part of the Gqunube Green Eco Village, is predominantly an Adobe (Mud Brick) and Stone Construction with a planted roof. All Adobe Bricks where made on site. Alien gum trees from close by where harvested according to the Moon Phase harvesting principles. The timber has been used for the pergolas and roof trusses.
Green technologies which have been integrated include:
Dry Composting Toilets (Twin Vault System), a Trombe Wall, LED lighting throughout the house, Hot water Solar heating and a natural pool which is combined with the rain water collection.
Project Data:
Status:
Completed 2010
Location:
Gqunube Green Eco Village, East London
Project Type:
New Dwelling
Architect:
Andy Horn from
Eco Design - Architects & Consultants
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