The main aim of the project was to reduce energy consumption for heating. The building is designed so that heat loss through windows and doors is minimal, and the interior is sufficiently exposed to sunlight without overheating during the summer months.
The starting point of the search for an ideal solution was the image of a traditional wooden church, whose roof, cornices and porticoes had a special shape to protect the building from the negative effects of wind and rainfall.
Widely available technology and materials have been implemented to ensure that the project meets passive design standards. In the end, they were the ones that ensured longevity and architectural appeal.
The 1,740-square-foot building. The Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia, is a five-meter high building that can hold up to 500 people. The church is heated with a low-temperature underfloor heating system that uses a pump pumping water from underground wells. In addition, the structure is equipped with supply-intake ventilation with highly efficient heat recovery, reaching up to 85%.
The concept “passive church for active churchgoers” fully meets the needs of modern society. This is the image of the religious object of the 21st century, with which believers will identify themselves.
Can you please provide more information about Europe’s first passive design church? Specifically, I am interested in knowing how FAKRO skylights were utilized in the design and what benefits they brought to the church.