Velux LichtAktiv Haus
VELUX Deutschland GmbH
Design: Technische Universität Darmstadt - Fachbereich Architektur, Fachgebiet Entwerfen und Energieeffizientes Bauen und Architektenbüro Ostermann
The LichtAktiv Haus is a suburban house from the 50‘s that has been modernised as a barrier-free zero-energy house, combining intelligent power design with a high quality of living. The daylight architecture supplies the building with plenty of light and fresh air. At the same time, the required energy is pro-vided entirely by renewable energies. The LichtAktiv Haus produces more energy than is actually required by the inhabitants and the building. This is the first time that CO2-neutral living has been made possible in a modernised suburban house.
Award winner 2012 in the category »Konzept«
»The model project Velux LichtAktiv house shows that energy efficiency is also realisable in old buildings. A ‘climate shock’ turns into a ‘climate hero’. The successful creative implementation also means that it’s a place to feel at home for its inhabitants. It’s an example that ought to become standard practice!«
Jochen Flasbarth, jury member
