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Living in a research lab

Gaita House: Buildings with low energy consumption dont have to be closed boxes. A Parisian architect has achieved a synthesis of aesthetics and energy efficiency. The result is an energy-plus house with photovoltaic sun protection and natural ventilation.

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pv magazine

21 Apr 2011

Pascal Gontier has high standards. He has built his own private research lab on St. Germain, a small island in the Seine south of Paris. “The Gaita House was designed as a pilot project for the theme of sustainable building,” said Gontier about his family home, “an architectural statement for future-proof construction.” Gontier’s buildings should …

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