Where there is good administration there is energy efficiency! That’s what Chilean architectural studio Vasho reflects in their philosophy of building. Completed in 2013, the RD House was ‘buried in the hill’ in order to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and natural environment. For example, the green roof allows for more insulation as far as direct heat from the sun is concerned. Its rear face is in contact with the rock of the hill creating a cooling phenomenon known as “thermal inertia” that consists of a basic physical action. Moreover, the team that worked at the project chose to incorporate Domotics to the design, an intelligent system that allows the inhabitants to manage everything. It actually integrates a structured web which allows control of the lighting scene, entertainment components (sound, temperature regulation of the Jacuzzi from another location) and security (solenoid valves, cameras, alarm system, etc.) from anywhere within the home or out of the home, generating comfort and energy saving.
