SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE [112]

Santorso (VI), Italy
445 m²  1200 m³
energy demand: 14,6 kWh/m² per year
energy class: A+   1st building certified Ecodomus class A
design:  2003 – 2005
built:  2006

Located in an area of significant archaeological interest, rich in Paleo-Venetian and Roman stratifications, the project addresses the need to create a suspended volume capable of preserving the integrity of the soil and reducing the building’s footprint.
The volumetric composition responds to this condition through the rotation of the upper floor relative to the base, generating a cantilevered structure of over 10 meters that leaves the space below free and usable as a covered open area.
The design establishes a strong connection between interior and exterior through large glazed surfaces that link the living area with the terrace and loggia. The strategic placement of trees in the garden ensures privacy without compromising the entry of natural light.
The use of prefabricated timber for the upper floor introduces an efficient, reversible, and sustainable construction logic. The structural elements, manufactured off-site and assembled on-site, allowed the building to be completed in just 12 months.
The roof, conceived as a rainwater harvesting system, collects water for secondary domestic uses, reducing water consumption by approximately 70%. A ballast layer minimizes visual impact from the surrounding mountain landscape and improves the performance of the photovoltaic panels by 30%. Together with solar thermal collectors, these systems make a significant contribution to the building’s energy autonomy.
An advanced building automation system manages the energy functions and enables remote control, optimizing consumption and ensuring efficiency.