The unit’s orientation and final positioning were also carefully planned to make sure it’s fully adaptable to its surroundings. The aim was to gain maximum benefit from the prevailing environmental conditions, to intervene as little as possible in the natural environment and to minimise energy consumption, and also to optimise the thermal properties.

In winter, the sun warms the long south-facing side of the house with the large windows. In the hot summer, the surrounding trees provide the necessary shade. At the same time, the installation of the windows enables a natural cross ventilation. The fireplace that separates the living room from the study provides additional warmth. In short: in summer, the rooms are temperate and ventilated, while in winter, they’re warm and cosy. A thermal solar system on the roof also produces hot water.

The furniture was also selected on the basis of its sustainability. The pieces selected are enduring and timeless, for example, the Scola washbasin by Duravit, a design from the 1960s. Due to the dominance of wood, the elegant bathroom communicates a warm feeling in the modern prefabricated house.

In the Philippines, Duravit is distributed by Kuysen Enterprises. (website here).