Description of Design Consept

The ecohomes concept is conceived as an extension of the surrounding natural environment. As a fold of earth providing shelter, a place for comfort and safety. This concept is an Evolutionary System of distinctive elements. Living spaces are connected through transitional multifunctional buffer zones capable of forming dwellings- human spaces adaptive to site orientation, ground morphology, local microclimate and social lifestyle. Its a versatile design system for developing. The dwellings are the natural continuity of the elements that constitute the building site. Interior space is unified with the exterior through transitional multifunctional spaces, the semi- hypaethral verandas. An element of traditional roman and greek architecture dating thousands of years back.

Lifestyle Considerations Design

By adapting design to the local climatic conditions family activities can take place on exterior spaces generating a new way of life more natural and less energy consuming. In Greece due to modearte mediterranean climate activities often takes place in open terraces or semi- closed spaces. It is a habit deriving from traditional architecture and dating back to ancient Greek-Roman times. Activities such as socializing, dining, summer siestas, sleeping on exterior protected spaces at hot summer nights, even taking a shower after beach swimming. A bioclimatic approach to dwelling design creates spaces with multifunctional seasonal character.