Low consumption building using local materials
Substandard housing (steel sheet buildings)
Imported materials
Mayénergie standard
Comfort and low energy for the inhabitants (solar DHW)
G.I.S INFO
France / Mamoudzou
-12.47,45.13
Building Details
private building
new building
416 m²
2
416 m²
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Mayénergie (2008)
USD
1 million
USD
2532
2011
Project Team
SIM
architect SIM
Climate Analysis
Tribunes de Cavani housing is located in the regional capital of Mayotte, Mamoudzou. This French island, whose tropical climate is hot and humi, lies to the north west of Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel. THis area is often strick by cyclones, generating building difficulties. The outdoor temperation in Mayotte is shown in the diagram.
Design Approach
Natural ventilation and solar shading
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The walls are made with earth blocks that are locally manufactured.
The outside is painted in white to reduce the solar factor of the facades.
Low consumption lighting systems
Ceiling fans in all rooms (1 in the bedroom and 2 in the living room)
Solar domestic hote water without extra electric heating
Orientation : North + 50° West
Slope : 20°
Area : 2 m² / dwelling
Storage tank : 187 L / dwelling
Coverage rate : 75%