The 1st Active House in Ukraine
Basic information
Project Title
The 1st Active House in Ukraine
Full project title
The 1st Active House in Ukraine from timber frame construction.
Category
Shaping a circular industrial ecosystem and supporting life-cycle thinking
Project Description
The 1st Active House in Ukraine is a project of a single-family, timber-frame house, realized in 2015 in Ukraine and confirmed in digits by real 2 years monitoring 9 parameters in 3 key areas:
- Comfort of living (daylight, thermal environment, indoor air quality)
- Energy (energy demand, renewables, primary energy)
- Environment (emissions 7 kg CO2/m2 x a, materials, fresh water consumption)
- Comfort of living (daylight, thermal environment, indoor air quality)
- Energy (energy demand, renewables, primary energy)
- Environment (emissions 7 kg CO2/m2 x a, materials, fresh water consumption)
Geographical Scope
Local
Project Region
Mykulychi, Kyiv region, Ukraine
Urban or rural issues
Mainly rural
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
EU Programme or fund
No
Description of the project
Summary
The main goal of the The 1st Active House in Ukraine is a BALANCE of 9 criteria in 3 Active House principles : Comfort, Energy, Impact on the Environment. We are creating our homes not for energy saving only. We need our houses for a healthy life without negative impact on the Environment!
COMFORT
1.1 Daylight.
Daylight factor 3-5% was carefully calculated by verified software and confirmed by real measurements of daylight illuminance 300-500 lux in living spaces.
1.2. Thermal environment.
The buildong suggests occupants not less than +21 °C inside air temperature in cold period and not more than +24 °C in hot period by:
1.3. Indoor air quality.
Hybrid ventilation ensures that CO2 concentration will be less 900 ppm inside with minimum energy costs.
ENERGY.
2.1. Final energy consumption for all needs (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, electricity (appliances+lightening), ventilation) is less than 60 kWh/m2, which was confirmed by monitoring and digital meters. Monthly payment for energy is the house of 142 m2 for a family is 35 euro/month.
2.2. Renewables.
45 % of energy takes from renewable energy sources. 86% of hot water preparation and 10% of floor heating are satisfied by 54 vacuum solar pipes. 2.3 m3 of photovoltaic cells could provide all necessary energy to our fridge
2.3. Primary energy performance is below 150 kWh/m2 due to primary energy factor 2.3 for electricity in Ukraine.
ENVIRONMENT.
3.1. Emissions: The Global warming potential (GWP) of the building is less 7 kg CO2 eq. / m2 per year.
3.2. Freshwater consumption is 25 % less
3.3. Materials: 50 % materials have EPD, 30 % material are recycled, 80 % of wood is FSC certified.
Only holistic approach could create a circular industrial ecosystem and supporting life-cycle thinking. The 1st Active House in Ukraine is a real case for this statement.
COMFORT
1.1 Daylight.
Daylight factor 3-5% was carefully calculated by verified software and confirmed by real measurements of daylight illuminance 300-500 lux in living spaces.
1.2. Thermal environment.
The buildong suggests occupants not less than +21 °C inside air temperature in cold period and not more than +24 °C in hot period by:
1.3. Indoor air quality.
Hybrid ventilation ensures that CO2 concentration will be less 900 ppm inside with minimum energy costs.
ENERGY.
2.1. Final energy consumption for all needs (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, electricity (appliances+lightening), ventilation) is less than 60 kWh/m2, which was confirmed by monitoring and digital meters. Monthly payment for energy is the house of 142 m2 for a family is 35 euro/month.
2.2. Renewables.
45 % of energy takes from renewable energy sources. 86% of hot water preparation and 10% of floor heating are satisfied by 54 vacuum solar pipes. 2.3 m3 of photovoltaic cells could provide all necessary energy to our fridge
2.3. Primary energy performance is below 150 kWh/m2 due to primary energy factor 2.3 for electricity in Ukraine.
ENVIRONMENT.
3.1. Emissions: The Global warming potential (GWP) of the building is less 7 kg CO2 eq. / m2 per year.
3.2. Freshwater consumption is 25 % less
3.3. Materials: 50 % materials have EPD, 30 % material are recycled, 80 % of wood is FSC certified.
Only holistic approach could create a circular industrial ecosystem and supporting life-cycle thinking. The 1st Active House in Ukraine is a real case for this statement.
Key objectives for sustainability
SUSTAINABLE.
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
We need a healthy life first, with low energy consumption and positive impact on the environment.
PROJECTS' IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT:
3.1. Emissions: The Global warming potential (GWP) of the building is less 7 kg CO2 eq. / m2 per year.
3.2. Freshwater consumption is 25 % less than national average (90 l/day v.s. 120 l/day)
3.3. Materials: 50 % materials have EPD, 30 % material are recycled, 80 % of wood is FSC certified.
- Timber-frame structure of the building helped to reach low CO2 emissions from the materials.
- Final energy consumption for all needs (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, electricity
- 45 % of energy takes from renewable energy sources(appliances+lightening), ventilation) is less than 60 kWh/m2
Balancing, not calculaltions only and focusing on 1 issue (e.g. energy)!
Moreover, the project is a great example if financial sustainable by at least 2 reasons:
- 1000 euro/m2 construction price including all (ready to use house, excluding plot)
- 35 euro/month for all energy needs (heating, cooling, hot water, electricity and ventilation).
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
We need a healthy life first, with low energy consumption and positive impact on the environment.
PROJECTS' IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT:
3.1. Emissions: The Global warming potential (GWP) of the building is less 7 kg CO2 eq. / m2 per year.
3.2. Freshwater consumption is 25 % less than national average (90 l/day v.s. 120 l/day)
3.3. Materials: 50 % materials have EPD, 30 % material are recycled, 80 % of wood is FSC certified.
- Timber-frame structure of the building helped to reach low CO2 emissions from the materials.
- Final energy consumption for all needs (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, electricity
- 45 % of energy takes from renewable energy sources(appliances+lightening), ventilation) is less than 60 kWh/m2
Balancing, not calculaltions only and focusing on 1 issue (e.g. energy)!
Moreover, the project is a great example if financial sustainable by at least 2 reasons:
- 1000 euro/m2 construction price including all (ready to use house, excluding plot)
- 35 euro/month for all energy needs (heating, cooling, hot water, electricity and ventilation).
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
BEAUTIFUL.
What do you personally like more: classical architecture, baroque or minimalism? What about prefers of your mom? Aesthetics is a subjective characteristic of the building.
Sustainism is an aesthetics of our project. We can just ensure, that the building is in context of the environment, but cannot be responsible for the personal opinion of every visitor. We can only respect this opinion. Look at the project architecture and design. Would you like to live in this house?
What do you personally like more: classical architecture, baroque or minimalism? What about prefers of your mom? Aesthetics is a subjective characteristic of the building.
Sustainism is an aesthetics of our project. We can just ensure, that the building is in context of the environment, but cannot be responsible for the personal opinion of every visitor. We can only respect this opinion. Look at the project architecture and design. Would you like to live in this house?
Key objectives for inclusion
TOGETHER.
Inclusion in this project respect a 2nd child in standard family in Ukraine.
According to the research in 2014, nearly 75 % of Ukrainians consist of 3 people. It means only 1 child in family. The design of the attic floor allows to create +1 child room in case of the second child. In initial design this space is open from ground floor to the roof.
The price of 1000 euro/m2 for ready to use house with balanced parameters in:
- comfort of living
- energy efficiency (35 euro per month only for all energy needs)
- impact on the environment
sounds very affordable. Even with the price of 1750 euro/m2 (all inclusive) taking into account the current prices and situation in Ukraine. Financial sustainability is also an advantage of the project.
Inclusion in this project respect a 2nd child in standard family in Ukraine.
According to the research in 2014, nearly 75 % of Ukrainians consist of 3 people. It means only 1 child in family. The design of the attic floor allows to create +1 child room in case of the second child. In initial design this space is open from ground floor to the roof.
The price of 1000 euro/m2 for ready to use house with balanced parameters in:
- comfort of living
- energy efficiency (35 euro per month only for all energy needs)
- impact on the environment
sounds very affordable. Even with the price of 1750 euro/m2 (all inclusive) taking into account the current prices and situation in Ukraine. Financial sustainability is also an advantage of the project.
Results in relation to category
Shaping a circular industrial ecosystem and supporting life-cycle thinking.
The success of the project, confirmed by real case of single-family timber frame house, monitored and achieved parameters in Comfort, Energy and Environment, allowed to create National Active House Alliance, united local businesses, professional society and 7 Ukrainian Universities to promote the ideas of sustainable architecture in Ukraine and abroad, stimulated the green market and next Active House projects.
The success of the project, confirmed by real case of single-family timber frame house, monitored and achieved parameters in Comfort, Energy and Environment, allowed to create National Active House Alliance, united local businesses, professional society and 7 Ukrainian Universities to promote the ideas of sustainable architecture in Ukraine and abroad, stimulated the green market and next Active House projects.
How Citizens benefit
PARTICIPATORY.
The project was public with 2 years of demo period, monitoring and visits for professional society (architects, engineers, designers, realtors, students), private developers and government bodies.
The project has united more than 30 local companies to create a real sustainable and affordable single family house for Ukrainian market with potential to replicate the project, approach and experience.
The project was public with 2 years of demo period, monitoring and visits for professional society (architects, engineers, designers, realtors, students), private developers and government bodies.
The project has united more than 30 local companies to create a real sustainable and affordable single family house for Ukrainian market with potential to replicate the project, approach and experience.
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
Innovative character
INNOVATIONS for 2014 year of design:
1. Focus on balance of various parameters in 3 areas: Comfort, Energy Environment.
2. Healthy building strategies: daylight design and connection with the environment, healthy materials
3. Hybrid ventilation, heat pumps, solar collectors and photovoltaics.
4. Timber frame structure with glass wool insulation.
5. Quality and parameters guaranties by calcualtions, tests and monitoring.
1. Focus on balance of various parameters in 3 areas: Comfort, Energy Environment.
2. Healthy building strategies: daylight design and connection with the environment, healthy materials
3. Hybrid ventilation, heat pumps, solar collectors and photovoltaics.
4. Timber frame structure with glass wool insulation.
5. Quality and parameters guaranties by calcualtions, tests and monitoring.
Disciplines/knowledge reflected
TRANSDISCIPLINARY.
Transdisciplinary is in the c DNA of Active House holistic approach more, than 10 years. Balancing, not calculations only. We are focus on balancing 3 key Principles (spheres, disciplines)
- Comfort of living, well-being and health
- Energy
- Impact on the Environment.
We have very efficient tool for this - Active House Radar. This figure shows how all criteria with each principle are balanced against each other and depend on projects goals and prioritization.
Energy efficient building does not mean "green' building.
Green building does not mean Healthy building.
But the balancing the criteria according to Active House principles allow to create real sustainable building (confirmed by digits), leading us to healthier and cleaner world.
Transdisciplinary is in the c DNA of Active House holistic approach more, than 10 years. Balancing, not calculations only. We are focus on balancing 3 key Principles (spheres, disciplines)
- Comfort of living, well-being and health
- Energy
- Impact on the Environment.
We have very efficient tool for this - Active House Radar. This figure shows how all criteria with each principle are balanced against each other and depend on projects goals and prioritization.
Energy efficient building does not mean "green' building.
Green building does not mean Healthy building.
But the balancing the criteria according to Active House principles allow to create real sustainable building (confirmed by digits), leading us to healthier and cleaner world.
Methodology used
APPROACH.
Active House - healthy buildings for people and the Planet.
Active House is a building where objective parameters of Comfort, Energy and Environment are balanced to reach optimal conditions for human health, wellbeing, learning and work productivity with the minimum energy use and impact on the climate.
Using Active House Radar from the beginning at the earliest project stages allowed to find optimal solutions, save quality and optimizes costs.
Active House - healthy buildings for people and the Planet.
Active House is a building where objective parameters of Comfort, Energy and Environment are balanced to reach optimal conditions for human health, wellbeing, learning and work productivity with the minimum energy use and impact on the climate.
Using Active House Radar from the beginning at the earliest project stages allowed to find optimal solutions, save quality and optimizes costs.
How stakeholders are engaged
MILTI-LEVEL ENGAGEMENT.
Active House Alliance International was a consultant and verified body of the project. The 1st Active House in Ukraine is a great study case of European holistic approach. Many local and international government bodies have been visiting house since it's public opening in 2015.The 1st Active House in Ukraine was presented more, than 100 times in public lectures in Ukraine, Europe, USA, UK, China. It is a key case at the Active House Basic Course education for 200 + participants.
The success of the project allowed to create National Active House Alliance, united business, professional society and 7 Ukrainian Universities to promote the ideas of sustainable architecture in Ukraine and abroad.
Active House Alliance International was a consultant and verified body of the project. The 1st Active House in Ukraine is a great study case of European holistic approach. Many local and international government bodies have been visiting house since it's public opening in 2015.The 1st Active House in Ukraine was presented more, than 100 times in public lectures in Ukraine, Europe, USA, UK, China. It is a key case at the Active House Basic Course education for 200 + participants.
The success of the project allowed to create National Active House Alliance, united business, professional society and 7 Ukrainian Universities to promote the ideas of sustainable architecture in Ukraine and abroad.
Global challenges
SDGs.
Active House approach could solve 11 Sustainable Development Problems from 17 globally.
The 1st Active House in Ukraine made a contribution in next SDGs:
#3. Good health and well-being (the focus of the project)
#4. Quality education (Light, temperature and air quality accounting for 49 % of the learning impact)
#6. Clean water and sanitation (freshwater consumption is 25 % less)
#7. Affordable and clean energy (84 % energy needs for hot water are covered by solar panels and photovoltaics)
#8. Decent work and economic growth (green buildings create jobs and boost the economy)
#9. Industry innovation and infrastructure
#11. Sustainable cities and communities (the project is a study case for the local settlement)
#12. Responsible consumption and production (Global warming potential (GWP) of the building is less 7 kg CO2 eq. / m2 per year, Freshwater consumption is 25 % less, 50 % materials have EPD, 30 % material are recycled, 80 % of wood is FSC certified, final energy consumption (for all needs) is less than 60 kWh/m2 per year, 45 % of energy is from renewable energy sources).
#13. Climate action
- project potential is to produce energy more from renewable energy sources to cover all energy for building construction in 50 years’ life cycle,
- Global warming potential (GWP), Ozone depletion potential (ODP), Photochemical ozone creation potential (POCP), Acidification potential (AP), Eutrophication potential (EP) are 50 % less than average buildings according Ukrainian norms.
#15. Life on Land
#17. Partnerships for the Goals (The success of the project allowed to create National Active House Alliance, united more than 15 local businesses, professional society and 7 Ukrainian Universities to promote the ideas of sustainable architecture in Ukraine and abroad).
Active House approach could solve 11 Sustainable Development Problems from 17 globally.
The 1st Active House in Ukraine made a contribution in next SDGs:
#3. Good health and well-being (the focus of the project)
#4. Quality education (Light, temperature and air quality accounting for 49 % of the learning impact)
#6. Clean water and sanitation (freshwater consumption is 25 % less)
#7. Affordable and clean energy (84 % energy needs for hot water are covered by solar panels and photovoltaics)
#8. Decent work and economic growth (green buildings create jobs and boost the economy)
#9. Industry innovation and infrastructure
#11. Sustainable cities and communities (the project is a study case for the local settlement)
#12. Responsible consumption and production (Global warming potential (GWP) of the building is less 7 kg CO2 eq. / m2 per year, Freshwater consumption is 25 % less, 50 % materials have EPD, 30 % material are recycled, 80 % of wood is FSC certified, final energy consumption (for all needs) is less than 60 kWh/m2 per year, 45 % of energy is from renewable energy sources).
#13. Climate action
- project potential is to produce energy more from renewable energy sources to cover all energy for building construction in 50 years’ life cycle,
- Global warming potential (GWP), Ozone depletion potential (ODP), Photochemical ozone creation potential (POCP), Acidification potential (AP), Eutrophication potential (EP) are 50 % less than average buildings according Ukrainian norms.
#15. Life on Land
#17. Partnerships for the Goals (The success of the project allowed to create National Active House Alliance, united more than 15 local businesses, professional society and 7 Ukrainian Universities to promote the ideas of sustainable architecture in Ukraine and abroad).
Learning transferred to other parties
Active House approach is easy applicable for all type of buildings where people health, well-being, learning efficiency and working productivity are important: schools, kindergartens, offices, hotels, all types of residential buildings.
Keywords
Sustainability
Energy
Health
Embodied carbon
Ukraine
