In July 2012, Barwa Real Estate(BRE) has taken the initiative to provide a Case Study Passivhaus. The Passivhaus ("passive house" in English) villa is an ultra-lowenergy building, derived from a super insulated airtight building envelope,that requires little energy for cooling, reducing its environmental footprint.
The aim of this project was to demonstrate that it is possible to reduce energy consumption by50% from the control's norm and that this can be delivered in an extremely cost effective manner such that the Case Study Passivhaus would become an exemplar and model for all future residential development in Qatar.
To accomplish the Case Study Passivhaus preparation BRE collaborated with Qatar Green BuildingCouncil to conduct the same. The site for the Case Study Passivhaus was within Barwa City and the scope was limited to a two simple three-bedroom villa/apartment, single storey, constructed using a precast system.
Being a promoter and implementer of green technology, Alumco Qatar was not surprised to receive an invitation from BRE to participate in this innovative project. Although the project programme was tight, BRE believed that Alumco Qatar has the know-howand resources to complete the Project on time and with the highest of qualitystandards.
Alumco Qatar proceeded immediately with the related Works to meet the Project tight deadline and high specifications. The Project was a true success to say the least. The building was officially opened in April 2013, alongside a conventional villa, under the joint project 'Baytna.'
This distinguished achievement earned Alumco Qatar an award of recognition from BRE and shed the light once again on Alumco as a pioneer not only in its field but also in green technology.
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