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