aluminum ring house by atelier tekuto

aluminum is used for its high thermal conductivity, as well as offering better conditions for thermal radiation and reflection. using the aluminum structure as a thermal radiator produces heat by radiation, slowly increasing as well as maintaining overall stability in temperature of a room, bringing warmth. the way the house works involves sending heated water to a heating device under the floor via a heat pump. the heat is then generated from this device and transmitted to the aluminum rings which in turn emit warmth throughout the house.the second ‘aluminum-ring house’, whose framework was completed in october, is set to be finished this month.

a view of the aluminum rings from the interior, running up the walls, over the ceiling and under the floor

the aluminum rings can be sized according to structural needs

right: aluminum rings being fitted into the foundation, left: the framework of the house

a technical diagram of the house

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