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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

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