The Cleveland Museum of Natural History plans to build SmartHome Cleveland, a house representing the future of energy-efficient housing. SmartHouse will be constructed on the Museum’s grounds in conjunction with the timely exhibit Climate Change, on display this summer.
About SmartHome Cle:
Designed to function without a furnace, SmartHome Cleveland will be 90 percent more energy efficient than a typical home. It will be constructed using sustainable materials and furnishings, advanced stormwater techniques, healthy housing techniques and biophilic design to connect occupants to nature. Three key elements distinguish “passive house” structures from typical houses: high levels of insulation, with walls up to 18 inches thick; a carefully sealed building envelope with minimal air leakage combined with efficient heat-recovery ventilation for superior indoor air quality; and ultra high-performance windows—at least double-paned and typically triple-paned. The result is a home with no drafts, no cold spots and extremely low heating bills.
This could be the home of the future!
[Image: Doty & Miller Architects]