Located on the tiny island of Malta, this sustainable home by Chris Briffa Architects was designed on a lot only 250 square meters in size. The green-roofed, energy-efficient Hanging Home has turned into a significant design challenge, incorporating the small space with eco-friendly features into this modern yet traditional home.
In order to bypass the zoning challenges of the small lot, nearly half of the house is cantilevered over the outdoor space, with portions of the living and dining rooms literally floating over the outdoor pool on a slab of concrete.
The home uses low-energy radiant floor heating to stay warm in the winter, and stays cool in the summer through natural ventilation. The design allows for plenty of natural daylight and cross ventilation, keeping energy use at a minimum. Overall, the natural materials and strategic design provide a sustainable, energy-efficient home that is simple, stylish, and comfortable.
This is a creative solution to a small site! The designers have done a good job of making the space feel continuous and there are some really interesting views out to the exterior.
One thing I’d suggest if possible is to bring more light in from above to help to soften the interior and make it more airy and light.
Are there any more examples in malta? Is it possible to get more info on passive houses on the island? I’m about to move there and construction technology is medieval… I’m considering building a small passive hose but it’s impossible to find any company or any sort of info. Thanks