The First Active House in Russia
The First Active House in Russia His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of Denmark opened the First Active House in Russia during his state visit to Russia.
The First Active House in Russia
Polygon Lab Architects
The First Active House in Russia is designed to set a new standard for residential house construction in Russia. The house design is based on the Active House principles; balance between energy savings, healthy indoor climate and care for the environment, all adding to the architectural quality and well-being of the residents.
The project is organised and developed by one of the leading developers in the Moscow region, Zagorodny Proekt, in cooperation with the VELUX Group.
The VELUX Group is working hard today on the solutions of tomorrow by promoting architecture that enhances our quality of life and the sustainable development of society.
The First Active House in Russia was designed by the Russian architectural office Polygon Lab.
The project unites partners interested in a balanced and holistic approach to building design and performance.
The project is supported by the Russian Union of Architects, the Active House Alliance, Russian Sustainable Building Council, Eco Standard Group, Passive House Institute Russia, Wooden House Association, Construction Physics Scientific and Research Institute and the Russian State Construction University in St.Petersburg.
The house is situated on the outskirts of Moscow in Zapadnaya Dolina, a new residential community now under construction. There are already plans to build more houses based on the active house principles in Zapadnaya Dolina. The First Active House in Russia
Polygon Lab Architects
The First Active House in Russia is designed to set a new standard for residential house construction in Russia. The house design is based on the Active House principles; balance between energy savings, healthy indoor climate and care for the environment, all adding to the architectural quality and well-being of the residents.
The project is organised and developed by one of the leading developers in the Moscow region, Zagorodny Proekt, in cooperation with the VELUX Group.
The VELUX Group is working hard today on the solutions of tomorrow by promoting architecture that enhances our quality of life and the sustainable development of society.
The First Active House in Russia was designed by the Russian architectural office Polygon Lab.
The project unites partners interested in a balanced and holistic approach to building design and performance.
The project is supported by the Russian Union of Architects, the Active House Alliance, Russian Sustainable Building Council, Eco Standard Group, Passive House Institute Russia, Wooden House Association, Construction Physics Scientific and Research Institute and the Russian State Construction University in St.Petersburg.
The house is situated on the outskirts of Moscow in Zapadnaya Dolina, a new residential community now under construction. There are already plans to build more houses based on the active house principles in Zapadnaya Dolina. The First Active House in Russia
Polygon Lab Architects
The First Active House in Russia is designed to set a new standard for residential house construction in Russia. The house design is based on the Active House principles; balance between energy savings, healthy indoor climate and care for the environment, all adding to the architectural quality and well-being of the residents.
The project is organised and developed by one of the leading developers in the Moscow region, Zagorodny Proekt, in cooperation with the VELUX Group.
The VELUX Group is working hard today on the solutions of tomorrow by promoting architecture that enhances our quality of life and the sustainable development of society.
The First Active House in Russia was designed by the Russian architectural office Polygon Lab.
The project unites partners interested in a balanced and holistic approach to building design and performance.
The project is supported by the Russian Union of Architects, the Active House Alliance, Russian Sustainable Building Council, Eco Standard Group, Passive House Institute Russia, Wooden House Association, Construction Physics Scientific and Research Institute and the Russian State Construction University in St.Petersburg.
The house is situated on the outskirts of Moscow in Zapadnaya Dolina, a new residential community now under construction. There are already plans to build more houses based on the active house principles in Zapadnaya Dolina. The First Active House in Russia
Polygon Lab Architects
The First Active House in Russia is designed to set a new standard for residential house construction in Russia. The house design is based on the Active House principles; balance between energy savings, healthy indoor climate and care for the environment, all adding to the architectural quality and well-being of the residents.
The project is organised and developed by one of the leading developers in the Moscow region, Zagorodny Proekt, in cooperation with the VELUX Group.
The VELUX Group is working hard today on the solutions of tomorrow by promoting architecture that enhances our quality of life and the sustainable development of society.
The First Active House in Russia was designed by the Russian architectural office Polygon Lab.
The project unites partners interested in a balanced and holistic approach to building design and performance.
The project is supported by the Russian Union of Architects, the Active House Alliance, Russian Sustainable Building Council, Eco Standard Group, Passive House Institute Russia, Wooden House Association, Construction Physics Scientific and Research Institute and the Russian State Construction University in St.Petersburg.
The house is situated on the outskirts of Moscow in Zapadnaya Dolina, a new residential community now under construction. There are already plans to build more houses based on the active house principles in Zapadnaya Dolina. 
VisionActive House is a vision of buildings that create healthier and more comfortable lives for their occupants without impacting negatively on the climate – moving us towards a cleaner, healthier and safer world. The Active House vision defines highly ambitious long-term goals for the future building stock. The purpose of the vision is to unite interested parties based on a balanced and holistic approach to building design and performance, and to facilitate cooperation on building projects, product development, research initiatives and performance targets that can move us further towards the vision.
Active House proposes a target framework for how to design and renovate buildings that contribute positively to human health and well-being by focusing on the indoor and outdoor environment and the use of renewable energy. An Active House is evaluated on the basis of the interaction between energy consumption, indoor climate conditions and impact on the external environment.
Key principles of Active House
An important aspect of the Active House concept is that of ‘integration’. Although energy, indoor climate and environment are essential components of the vision, it is the way their integration promotes architectural quality, human health, comfort and well-being which represents the value of the building.
 Energy• A building which is energy efficient and easy to operate • A building which substantially exceeds the statutory minimum in terms of energy efficiency • A building which exploits a variety of energy sources integrated in the overall design
Indoor climate
• An indoor climate that promotes health, comfort and sense of well-being
• A building which ensures good indoor air quality, adequate thermal climate and appropriate visual and acoustical comfort
• An indoor climate which is easy for occupants to control and at the same time encourages responsible environmental behaviour
Environment
• A building which exerts the minimum impact on environmental and cultural resources
• A building which avoids ecological damage and seeks to add to local biodiversity
• A building which is constructed of materials which have high recycled content and which provides the ability for its own recycling or re-use
Integration of the three main principles of energy, indoor climate and environment
• A building which integrates the demands of comfort, climate, energy, environment and ecology into an attractive whole
• A building where such integration adds to architectural quality and human well-being
• A building whose interactive systems and spaces add to human enjoyment and support environmentally responsive family life
Architecture
The proportions and dimensions of the house have the appeal of a modern twist to traditional architecture. The architectural experience of the house is about the relationship between inside and outside, the interplay between geometry and light. Moving from one room to another gives a unique experience of a picture frame view to the environment and a clear view to the sky through the strategically placed VELUX roof windows.
The collaboration between the architects and consulting engineers using the most eco-friendly products and solutions available on the market represents the holistic approach to the project.
The house has the appearance of a solid volume with extensions, which relate to different functions in the house; a porch, mezzanine and chimney. The house is oriented east-west with a south-facing offset slope.
In the house design, traditional solutions are presented in a modern interpretation. The layout of the house is functional and yet unique. The regular floor plans meet the sloping roof with double high spaces.
The house is divided into two floors. On the ground floor there are communal areas with kitchen, living room and office space. The private living spaces are on the second floor with a master bedroom and two smaller bedrooms.
The living room with a visual connection between the two levels celebrates the generous amount of daylight. The facade windows are strategically placed to frame the attractive view of the hilly landscape and woods surrounding the house. The roof windows allow light to penetratedeep into the rooms.
Ground floor: 134 m2
Second floor: 95 m2
Total: 229 m2
Terrace area: 47 m2 Active Facade
Harvesting free energy from the sun
The south facade and sloping roof play an important role in intelligent daylight design. Strategically placed roof and facade windows and integrated VELUX solar collectors utilise the free energy from the sun.
The facade has active features, which are vital for creating the pleasant indoor climate in the house. It benefits from free solar heat gain and the stack effect to create a pleasant natural ventilation. The facade changes with automatic sunscreening products on the roof and facade windows depending on temperature, direction of the sun and the needs of the residents.
The homogenous material on the roof and facade is a reference to traditional Russian building methods. This solution is ecological; the wood facade is durable and has a low C02 impact.
The wooden framework construction was chosen because it helps to ensure energy savings as multiple layers of wall construction will minimise cold bridges. To create thermal mass, special heavy gympsum is used for the interior walls. Indoor climate
An Active House creates healthier and more comfortable indoor conditions for the occupants and the building ensures a generous supply of daylight and fresh air. Materials used have a positive impact on comfort and indoor climate.
The First Active House in Russia offers a healthy and comfortable indoor climate with daylight and fresh air. The architects worked with variations of daylight in the different spaces and on ensuring attractive views of the surroundings with strategically placed windows. Through collaboration with the consulting engineers the design was optimised based on indoor climate tests performed in 3D simulations. In the project group the Active House principles created a platform where cooperation between architects, engineers and energy specialists became part of the creative design process.
Thermal comfort in the warm summer months is achieved with natural ventilation; cross-ventilation and stack effect to maximise the ventilation rate. In order to provide a comfortable indoor climate all roof and facade windows are fitted with interior and exterior blinds and awnings. Glare and overheating during the summer are reduced with automatically controlled awning blinds.
A comfortable indoor climate with natural ventilation is secured with the advanced home automation system by WindowMaster. The system can automatically open and close windows based on the CO2 levels in the house. The VELUX INTEGRA electrical roof windows, facade windows and all sunscreening products are integrated into this unique system. The WindowMaster system has a userfriendly and simple interface so it is easy to see the status of the products and operate them. The system used in the house is adaptable to the personal preferences of the residents.
Indoor climate
An Active House creates healthier and more comfortable indoor conditions for the occupants and the building ensures a generous supply of daylight and fresh air. Materials used have a positive impact on comfort and indoor climate.
The First Active House in Russia offers a healthy and comfortable indoor climate with daylight and fresh air. The architects worked with variations of daylight in the different spaces and on ensuring attractive views of the surroundings with strategically placed windows. Through collaboration with the consulting engineers the design was optimised based on indoor climate tests performed in 3D simulations. In the project group the Active House principles created a platform where cooperation between architects, engineers and energy specialists became part of the creative design process.
Thermal comfort in the warm summer months is achieved with natural ventilation; cross-ventilation and stack effect to maximise the ventilation rate. In order to provide a comfortable indoor climate all roof and facade windows are fitted with interior and exterior blinds and awnings. Glare and overheating during the summer are reduced with automatically controlled awning blinds.
A comfortable indoor climate with natural ventilation is secured with the advanced home automation system by WindowMaster. The system can automatically open and close windows based on the CO2 levels in the house. The VELUX INTEGRA electrical roof windows, facade windows and all sunscreening products are integrated into this unique system. The WindowMaster system has a userfriendly and simple interface so it is easy to see the status of the products and operate them. The system used in the house is adaptable to the personal preferences of the residents.
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