
Apartment building “Značka”

Overview
Sustainable apartment building in Sušice, the gateway to Šumava landscape area, inspired by nature and its exploration.
The “Značka” house is a smaller L-shaped apartment building on the corner that represents a transition between apartment and single-family houses.
The position of the house in the street defined the rounded corner of the building, and the façade with white and wooden stripes refers to the history of tourist signs in Šumava.
The house stands on a base, recessed into a mild slope, made of recycled concrete. The upper two floors are a wooden structure made of CLT panels.
The building offers views of the major landmarks of the town and the surrounding area.
The house is also modern in terms of technology: it will be heated by ground-water heat pumps powered by a small photovoltaic power plant on the green roof. In addition, each apartment will be equipped with forced ventilation with heat recovery. Rainwater will be collected for garden irrigation.