La Bonne Maison
Energy Innovation // 28 Boutigny Prouais
The project
Client: Maisons Phénix-Géoxia
Areas: 120 sqm habitable
Delivery: 2007
Construction value: €230,000 excl. tax
Built at the initiative of photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, La Bonne Maison was designed by COSTE Architectures and built by the GEOXIA group (Maisons Phénix).
Designed in 2007, "La Bonne Maison" is a prototype meeting the demand for affordable individual housing: a consensual architecture that is geographically adaptable, a style that appeals to all, and a geometry and materials that meet every regulatory requirement. Interior layouts that suit the majority of families: a day area with a kitchen open onto a dining nook, a night area with 3 bedrooms. Warm and bright volumes, with the right temperature without any heating system.
Project overview
Project overview:
"La Bonne Maison" is the home of tomorrow, accessible to all: a consensual architecture that is geographically adaptable, a style that appeals to all, and a geometry and materials that meet every regulatory requirement. Interior layouts that suit the majority of families: a day area with a kitchen open onto a dining nook, a night area with 3 bedrooms. Warm and bright volumes, with the right temperature without any heating system.
Adiabatic envelope: Reinforced insulation (wall thermal resistance increased by 2× over the regulations in force), complete elimination of thermal bridges, triple-glazed windows (+25% performance vs. standard double glazing), reduction of air permeability of the walls through a membrane.
Renewable energy contribution: Passive solar through optimal house orientation and glazing layout (68% facing due south), summer overheating controlled by a generous roof overhang, natural lighting in all rooms (except plant rooms), domestic hot water produced by solar panels, dual-flow ventilation on a Canadian well guaranteeing clean and tempered air in both summer and winter. Recovery of energy generated by human activity inside the house. High-performance wood stove. Heating energy consumption = 12 kWh/sqm/year (current standard buildings = 70 kWh/sqm/year). Heating cost = €13 / month
- Sound water management
o Rainwater harvesting for outdoor use,
o Flow-limiting taps,
o Water-saving aerators,
o Thermostatic taps
- Use of renewable materials for construction
o Joinery, façade panels, cladding boards and shutters in timber.
- Accessible to all
o La Bonne Maison is accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to specific arrangements: lowered door thresholds, all interior doors at least 80 cm wide, corridors 110 cm wide, walk-in showers…
La Bonne Maison is a pragmatic architectural approach for all, with a very low ecological footprint.
COMMERCIAL INFORMATION:
La Bonne Maison is a prototype and also an environmental and performance-based ethic. No construction may be called "Bonne maison" or refer to it if it does not respect this ethic.
PHENIX markets a range inspired by this prototype, called "La maison du Bon Sens". It is important to clarify that neither Agence COSTE Architectures nor Yann Arthus-Bertrand is associated with the design of this range, and they decline any responsibility for the performance, aesthetics or price proposed by PHENIX. PHENIX takes full responsibility for the Maisons du Bon Sens. More information at: http://www.maisondubonsens.com
GICO markets a range of "Bonne Maison" with a timber frame and ecological insulation.
Contact: labonnemaison@gico.fr
"La Bonne Maison©" is a trademark registered by Agence COSTE Architectures.
All visual and technical reproduction rights reserved.
Publications:
Vu Du Ciel — France 2 — 5 July 2007 — 31 July 2008
Architectures À Vivre — n°37 — July-August 2007
La Maison Écologique n°40 — August-September 2007
La République du Centre — 18 July 2007
Futur E-Maison n°7 — August 2007
Le Figaro Magazine n°19639 — 22 September 2007
Le Point — n°1828 — 27 September 2007
Femme Actuelle n°1201 — 1 October 2007
Science Et Vie — Special issue 241 — December 2007
Le Particulier n°1020 — January 2008
Capital Special issue — April 2008
Books:
La Bonne Maison — Éditions Eyrolles
Coaching Écolo — Éditions Aubanel
Maisons Écolo — Éditions Chêne
