Area 12 House in Lilongwe / Malawi

Project information:

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Name: Private residence in Area 12

 

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

 

Year: 2004-2009 (two phases)

 

Financing: Private

 

Status: Completed

 

Partners: Axel Kiene (Architect)

 

tri-lo's contribution: technical drawings and construction supervision

 

Scope:

• Overall: conversion of an existing house and construction of a separate guesthouse

• Programme: lounges, bedrooms, kitchens, storage rooms, garage, external and landscaping works

 

Energy efficiency measures:

Passive:

• Thermal mass (locally produced earth bricks) to balance internal temperature

• Clay cooler blocks placed on the roof (shade and thermal insulation)

• Thermally induced cross-ventilation through fan lights located at split roof level (manually control)

• Vegetation in the gardens allow for evaporative cooling

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