The multi-level central dome is framed with steel and clad in glazed glass panels that permit sunlight all year round. Although the greenhouse effect promotes natural heating, certain measures – such as landscaping and tilted louvers – ensure that the heat is bearable during the summer time. It will also have plenty of ventilation.
Combined with the photovoltaic panels that make up the property’s Eye of Horus shape, a state-of-the-art geothermal system provides all of the energy this 25 bedroom home (complete with five lounges) could possibly need. Rainwater is harvested, and an on-site biological system treats wastewater. Inside, the house is a landscaped terrace, from which it is possible to take in the incredible views.
+ Luis de Garrido
CORRECTION: This article originally referenced this design in correlation to Naomi Campbell, however further research shows that no such connection exists.
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Architect Luis de Garrido has designed a glass domed house that is completely energy and water self-sufficient and features an amazing indoor landscaped terrace. Everything about this concept house is a dream: its comfortable microclimate, its constant flow
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An assignment to build a 25 bedroomed eco-house must be a dream come true for architects
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Especially when it comes free of budget or creative constraints
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And Luis de Garrido, our favorite new architect, ran with it!
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The home is situated on the Isla Playa de Cleopatra in Turkey.
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The property is shaped like “The Eye of Horus” from Egyptian mythology
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The shape is achieved with photovoltaic panels
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Combined with a sophisticated geothermal system, the PV panels provide all of the energy required
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The main house is a massive steel-frame dome clad in glazed glass panels
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It has several floors and contains 25 bedrooms, 5 lounges, and an indoor landscaped terrace
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This home receives year round air, light, and warmth
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Which ensure that the home requires no electrical grid-connections to provide for heating or cooling
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The greenhouse effect could be stifling but it’s not
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Thanks to tilted louvers and landscaping that block excess solar gain
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Luis de Garrido has provided drawings of the plans to illustrate how he achieved this miracle home
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Rainwater is harvested
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And wastewater is treated with an on-site biological system
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The multi-level central dome is framed with steel and clad in glazed glass panels that permit sunlight all year round.
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Notice how the designer strikes an incredible balance between natural lighting and heating.
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The geothermal system is state-of-the-art
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Although the greenhouse effect promotes natural heating, certain measures – such as landscaping and tilted louvers – ensure that the heat is bearable during the summer time. It will also have plenty of ventilation.
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