TEAM+ wins HOUSE+ project competition
On 28 September 2009, TEAM+ was chosen as the winner from 5 entries in the HOUSE+ project competition.
01.10.2009
Purpose of HOUSE+ project competition
The purpose of the project competition was to encourage the building industry to work in a more integrated and multidisciplinary way, thereby creating high quality energy neutral buildings. TEAM+ was the winning entry in the project competition, which was launched in February 2009 by the Architects' Association of Denmark and the Danish Society of Engineers in association with HOUSE+, A Enggaard A/S and the City of Aalborg.
The competition closed on 11 June 2009, with the final adjudication on 28 September 2009. The competition received financial assistance from Realdania, the Danish Electricity Trust and the Danish Energy Agency.
Idea behind winning project
The idea behind the winning project was to design homes that are good-quality, flexible, light and airy. By facing a particular way, the surface of the building gets the maximum possible sun while simultaneously acting as a solar shield.
The winning project:
Project competition on 2 levels:
- A principled HOUSE+ energy concept which should be open for the rest of the industry.
- An actual HOUSE+ multi-storey homes project in Aalborg comprising 60 energy neutral owner-occupier homes.
The 5 HOUSE+ dogmas
The HOUSE+ concept is based around 5 dogmas, which act as a framework for the energy efficient home:
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- Energy neutral on an annual basis, including electricity used for lighting, electrical appliances and equipment (TV, PC, etc.)
- Intelligent and user-friendly home
- Flexible in use over time
- Home with pleasant and healthy indoor climate
- Construction of high architectural quality, which fits into the local environment
Page last updated 29.10.2009