DESIGN DESCRIPTION
Our goal at Casa SaMa is to implement sustainable, energy-saving design principles in our house. We strive to minimize our environmental impact and create a beneficial living space. To achieve this, we have incorporated various strategies that align with our project’s core values. Our lot is situated in the lower section of a ravine, part of a residential complex that overlooks a gorgeous federal park full of trees.
Unlike nearby plots, where 47% of each is built, our project uses only 9.7% of the land. We believe these projects have focused on creating pleasant views, but for us, that isn’t enough. We want to provide a view of the trees while living in them. Although our construction will produce 1.7 tons of CO2, we plan to offset this by planting five new trees. Furthermore, we aim for our housing to make 75% of the energy required during operation. However, the lack of sunlight in this hollow poses a significant challenge for generating solar energy.
To address this, we have constructed a heat-insulating box on the main walls, which will be covered with black stone from the area to absorb as much solar heat as possible. The dark color on the elongated facades is intended to give the impression of being part of the shady glen while marking the main entrance facades and organizing the house.
Credits:
Design Architect: Paul Cremoux W.
Adriana Monrroy N.
Project Team: Javier Salinas, Oscar Martinez
Structural Engineering: Guillermo Tena
Equipment Engineering: JPG
Site Strategy: Paul Cremoux W.
Area: 550m² / 5,920sq. ft.
Location: Cerrada del Carmen, Mexico City.
Status: SD-CD / Unbuilt Project.
