Recovering old construction techniques, a new housing construction prototype promises to solve problems such as waste management and construction costs in developing countries. The project prioritizes sustainability, using natural and recycled materials, reusing waste and the result is a zero-emission home.
The idea was born in 2014, with the Lebanese architect Nizar Haddad and the Australian journalist specializing in the environment Nadine Mazloum. After numerous studies and projects, the two carried out the first experimental test in Baskinta, a city in Lebanon.
The construction of the house combines comfort with traditional construction methods, using natural materials combined with recycled parts and products. In the video below you can see the step-by-step construction and the technologies used in the project:
The concept of Lifehouse, as the house was called, revolves around self-sufficiency the reduction of the carbon footprint and the lowest possible cost .
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Photo: Play YouTube | living houseDifferent materials are used for the construction, favoring local materials such as clay, earth, stone, hemp, cane or hay. When there is no wood or bamboo in the area, cement is the first choice for cladding. Other raw materials used are reused materials such as recycled tires, glass bottles or aluminum cans. increase the list of materials .
For the construction of the first prototype, ancestral techniques were saved. In the floors, tiles or ceramics are replaced by beaten earth and limestone, which makes the application of chemical paints and steel coatings, for example, unnecessary.
Picture: LifehausDesigned to maintain thermal comfort and humidity, as well as to protect the interior from the elements, Lifehouse was designed to be self-sufficient and to guarantee a decent life for those who live in places without access to electricity. For him, the project incorporates photovoltaic panels, as well as wind and hydro generators ensure the supply of housing.
Another condition taken into account in the project is the scarcity of water and the difficulty of access to this resource. In this way, the house It is equipped with a rainwater recovery system. in addition to using recycled water for irrigation.
Photo: Play YouTube | living houseThe prototype also includes a greenhouse and a hydroponic system for food cultivation, offering a solution to the food insecurity that threatens different regions of the planet.
For more information, visit Lifehaus.