Equilibrium Competition: Montreal Zero

Equilibrium Competition: Montreal Zero

Sevag Pogharian's entry in the EQuilibrium competition is a single family house to be built in Hudson, Quebec. It is designed to "explore and incorporate, in an integrated and comprehensive manner, the following within the context of single-family, detached residential construction: -aggressive energy efficient, airtight construction; -geothermal and , passive and active solar heating; -solar water heating; -Passive cooling techniques, particularly the use of shade, water, building mass and natural night ventilation, as an alternative to compressor cooling to achieve good summer comfort; -The notion of a kinetic building envelope, i.e. a building envelope that transforms from a tighter winter mode to a looser, expanded form that shades and captures cooling breezes; -water management. Diagram of systems below the fold. ::Montreal Zero