Introduction

This is a bioclimatic building which is integrated into the mountains and which makes use of the wind in the area for climate control, the natural light available and is supplied with electricity through photovoltaic pergolas.

Objectives and target audience

The target audience:-
•    Students;
•    Engineers;
•    Architects.

The project is an attempt to demonstrate the energy savings and efficiency possibilities offered by a suitable architectural design.  This spreads awareness among the groups that visit it and carry out activities in the facilities it offers e.g. meetings, masters, camps, excursions.

Financial Resources and Partners involved

CAM (savings bank).

Process

Results

The construction of a bioclimatic building with rooms for accommodation and meeting rooms, with enormous possibilities for hosting school and business meetings and making the population aware of environmental issues and communicating the possibilities of bioclimatic design to engineers.

Critical Success Factors / Challenges

It is an innovative project located on a natural spot, which makes it very attractive for school-age children. On the other hand, its location some distance from the city centre could be a disadvantage as far as being chosen to host business meetings.