Architecture
EvoCabin represents the archetype of the A-Frame house, situated on the boundary between village life and wild landscape—designed as an escape from the hectic rhythm of urban living. The geometry of the house makes a strong statement, merging the image of the traditional mountain farmhouse with timeless essentialism through clean, well-defined details.
This timeless character is further emphasized by the wooden shingle roof and untreated wood façades, each of which has developed a unique character depending on its sun exposure. The house is oriented to the south and features a generous 50 m² covered terrace, fully equipped for a summer kitchen and open-air family gatherings.
Although designed as a summer residence, the house includes all the functions necessary for a full and comfortable lifestyle.
Materials and Sustainability
The superstructure is made entirely of CLT (cross-laminated timber) (link to CLT page). Thanks to the use of this material and laminated wood components, it was possible to create large elements without thermal bridges—such as the entry canopy and covered terrace. CLT is once again a visible, organic aesthetic element in the interior design, with 80% of wood surfaces left exposed.
The entire superstructure is insulated with wood fiber, a 100% recycled material with excellent insulating properties for both winter and summer.
Technology
Located in an area with no utility connections, the house is energy-independent and off-grid, powered by photovoltaic panels. EvoCabin is equipped with a centralized heat recovery ventilation system (link to heat recovery ventilation page) from Zehnder (link to Zehnder company?) with 88% recovery efficiency. Additionally, the ventilation system includes a cooling unit to mitigate the risk of overheating in the summer.
Energy Efficiency & Comfort Data
Function: single-family home, ground floor + attic, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Built area: 160 m²
Usable total area: 110 m²
Year of construction: 2018
Heating energy consumption: 15 kWh/m²/year
Total energy consumption: 56 kWh/m²/year
Design team: architect Szabolcs Szilveszter, architect Arina Moldovan, engineer Tamás Ványi