A Project by the University of Rosenheim
Interior design, architecture, construction and technology represent the decisive factors for the design of the house.
The solar house for the Solar Decathlon must be designed in a way, that four persons can comfortably live in it.
This requirement puts the participants of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 in front of an ambitious task, as the effective space comprises of only approx. 45 square meters.
Accordingly, the interior design has to meet the needs of four people with individual wishes and sensitivities.
Private as well as common rooms have to be designed in away so as to be adaptable to the future developments of living together.
In order to show a positive example of solar architecture to all countries of the world, a design vocabulary with universal and futuristic character has to be found.
The architectural shell of the building is going to reflect the visions of the participating universities.
Therefore, our architectural design harmonically corresponds to the used materials and technologies of the cutting-edge generation.
Mobility is one of the most important prerequisites of modern society.
Therefore, it should be possible to chose the location of the house arbitrarily.
One challenge with regard to the construction is, among other things, the development of modular structural elements, which facilitate an easy and cheap relocation of the house.
Solar power supply and domestic engineering technology call for a creative use of innovation and sustainable materials.