Design of Eco HouseDesign of Eco HouseMaldivesMaldives
Training Program for Architects on eco-Training Program for Architects on eco-designdesign08/08/05 – 13/08/0508/08/05 – 13/08/05
Bangkok, ThailandBangkok, Thailand
Hussain NaeemHussain Naeem
Mohamed AliMohamed Ali
Ismail RasheedhIsmail Rasheedh
Ibrahim FarihIbrahim Farih
Ahmed TholhathAhmed Tholhath
IntroductionIntroduction
Site AnalysisSite Analysis
• Climatic Conditions
• South West Monsoon (May – Nov)
• North East Monsoon (Jan – Mar)
• Average Temp : 28˚C
• Humidity : 73 – 85 %
• Annual Rainfall : 1948 mm
• Wind : 7 – 12 Knots
• Vegetation
• Beach
Potential DesignPotential Design
• Concept - Zero Emission Building
• Eco Design Philosophy
• Form
• Light
• Ventilation
• Efficiency and Management
• External Environment Control
Potential Design – Ground FloorPotential Design – Ground Floor
1. Sitting Room
2. Office
3. Patio
4. Swimming Pool
5. Shower
6. Dining
7. Backyard Seating
8. Kitchenette
9. Pump Room
10. Male Toilet
11. Ladies Toilet
12. Store
13. Meeting Room
14. Reception/Lobby
15. Sub Terra
16. Drive way
Potential Design – First FloorPotential Design – First Floor
1. Terrace
2. Bed room
3. Toilet
4. Balcony
5. Atrium
Potential DesignPotential Design
Current Status of the DemonstrationCurrent Status of the Demonstration1. Workshop in the Maldives on eco housing
1. Identification of Eco House design team
2. Identification of Scope of Works
3. Site visit and site selection
• Seeking Financing
• GoM funds
• Seeking external funds
• Participation at Eco Housing Training Programme
CostCost1. Ground Floor Area: 350 sqm
2. First Floor Area: 350 sqm
3. Pool Area: 90 sqm
4. Building cost: US $ 430000
5. Excluding Major Building Components
1. Solar Cell
2. Wind Mill
3. Integrated Cooling System
6. Technologies
1. Interlocking blocks
2. Finishes
Action PlanAction Plan
1. Design of Eco House at Hanimaadhoo : GoM
2. Consult with regional experts on proposed design
3. Finalise Design and Costing
4. Secure funding
5. Transfer of required technology and training
6. Construct Eco House
7. Conduct awareness programmes on eco house
8. Commission and monitor project
9. Evaluate feed back from eco house project
Expectations from the regional expertsExpectations from the regional experts
1. Continual consultation during the design process
2. Recommend and help transfer technology and know how regarding eco friendly housing
3. Evaluate and comment of final proposed eco house design
4. Provide consultation during the construction phase of eco house
5. Assist in the commissioning and production of a manual on building management for the eco house
6. Assist in the evaluation of data feedback from the eco house project