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The '''Heliotrope''' is an ] house designed by the German architect ] who also designed the ]. Three such houses exist in Germany, the first experimental version having been built in 1994 as the architect's home in ], while the other two are used as exhibition buildings for the ] company in ] and a dentist's lab in Hilpoltstein in ]. The Heliotrope in ] was the first building in the world to capture more energy than it uses, all of which is entirely renewable, emissions free and CO<sub>2</sub> neutral.{{fact|date=February 2022}} The structure physically rotates to track the sun, which allows it to harness the maximum natural sunlight and warmth possible. Several different energy generation modules are used in the building including a {{convert|603|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} ], a ], a ] and ] balcony railings to provide heat and warm water. These innovations in combination with the superior insulation of the residence allow the Heliotrope to capture anywhere between four and six times its energy usage depending on the time of year.{{fact|date=February 2022}} The Heliotrope is also fitted with a ] and built-in natural waste composting. The '''Heliotrope''' is an ] housing project by German architect ]. There are three such buildings in Germany. The first experimental version was built in 1994 as the architect's home in ], while the other two were used as exhibition buildings for the ] company in ] and a dentist's lab in ] in ].


Several different energy generation modules are used in the building including a {{convert|603|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} ], a ], a ] and ] balcony railings to provide heat and warm water. These innovations along with the favorable insulation of the residence allows the Heliotrope to capture anywhere between four and six times its energy usage depending on the time of year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PlusEnergyHouse "Heliotrope" {{!}} sdg21 |date=16 August 2004 |url=https://sdg21.eu/en/db/plusenergyhouse-heliotrope |access-date=2023-04-28 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Solceller |url=https://photonic.se/solceller/ |publisher=Solar Energy}}</ref> The Heliotrope is also fitted with a ] and built-in natural waste ].
⚫ At the same time that Freiburg’s Heliotrope was built, ] contracted ] to design and build another Heliotrope to be used as a visitor’s center and showroom in ], Germany. A third Heliotrope was then contracted and built in ], ] to be used as a technical dental laboratory. Disch's unique design accommodates different utilization from private residences to laboratories, and nevertheless maintains the structure's positive energy balance.{{fact|date=February 2022}}

In addition to the original Heliotrope design, Rolf Disch has drawn plans for larger versions of the project to be built as a rotating hotel, which gives every guest a "beautiful view",{{fact|date=February 2022}} as well as administrative buildings and even an exhibition pavilion for the ] in ].{{update-inline|date=February 2022}}
⚫ At the same time that Freiburg ’s Heliotrope was built, ] contracted Disch's architecture practice to design and build another Heliotrope to be used as a visitor’s center and showroom in ], Germany. A third one was then contracted and built in ], ] to be used as a technical dental laboratory. Disch's unique design accommodates different utilizations from private residences to laboratories, and nevertheless maintains the structure's positive energy balance.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}{{multiple image
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Disch also designed the '']'' office complex.


==PlusEnergy== ==PlusEnergy==
] is a coined concept developed by Rolf Disch that indicates a structure's extreme energy efficiency so that it holds a positive energy balance, actually obtaining more energy than it uses. With the completion of his private residence, the Heliotrope, in 1994, Disch had created the first PlusEnergy house in the world. The sheer logic of a home that captures more energy than it consumes made perfect sense to Disch. His next goal in its development was thus the mass application of the concept to residential, commercial and retail space. As the concept further developed and gained financial backing as well, Disch built several more projects with PlusEnergy certifications. PlusEnergy is a simple concept that has been materialized in a technical design. “PlusEnergy is a fundamental environmental imperative,” Disch claims.<ref>http://www.rolfdisch.de</ref>{{nonspecific|date=February 2022}} Disch believes that passive building isn’t enough because passive homes still emit CO2 into the atmosphere. ] is a concept coined by Rolf Disch that indicates a structure's energy efficiency. A PlusEnergy building holds a positive energy balance, generating more energy than it uses. The first Heliotrope Disch built in 1994 was the first house to be ] certified. Disch built several more projects with ] certifications with the goal of bringing the concept to the residential, commercial and retail space. “PlusEnergy is a fundamental environmental imperative,” Disch claims.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rolfdisch.de/ |title=Home |website=rolfdisch.de}}</ref>{{nonspecific|date=February 2022}} Disch believes that passive building is not enough because passive homes still emit {{CO2}} into the atmosphere.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Environment and energy needs== ==Environment and energy needs==
The house is designed to face the sun with its triple-pane windows (U = 0.5) during the heating months of the year and turn its highly insulated back (U = 0.12) to the sun during the warmer months when heating isn't necessary. This significantly reduces heating and cooling requirements for the building throughout the year which are provided for by a heat pump, while hot water is provided by vacuum-tube solar panels.{{fact|date=February 2022}} The house is designed to face the sun with its triple-pane windows (U = 0.5) during the heating months of the year and turn its highly insulated back (U = 0.12) to the sun during the warmer months when heating isn't necessary. This significantly reduces heating and cooling requirements for the building throughout the year, which are provided for by a ], while hot water is provided by vacuum-tube solar panels.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}


Photovoltaic solar panels with a rated power of 6.6&nbsp;kW on its roof provide five to six times more energy than the building uses, making the building energy positive (]). To further improve energy capture, the panels also rotate independently from the building to follow the sun, while being able to adapt its orientation in case of strong winds. Photovoltaic solar panels with a rated power of 6.6&nbsp;kW on its roof provide five to six times more energy than the building uses, making the building "energy positive" (]). To further improve energy generation, the panels also rotate independently of the building to follow the sun, while being able to adapt its orientation in case of strong winds.


==Water usage and natural waste management== ==Water usage and natural waste management==
In order to limit water usage, a gray water circuit (for washing dishes and clothes) is used. It also collects rainwater. Waste water is purified in a vegetated cascade pond outside of the edifice. In order to limit water usage, a gray water circuit (for washing dishes and clothes) is used. Wastewater is purified in a vegetated cascade pond outside the edifice and it also collects rainwater.


Natural waste and excrement are dry composted in the structure as well. Natural waste and excrement are dry composted in the structure as well.

==Inhabitant comfort==
One of the main attractions of the house, apart from its low energy needs, is its rotating view.{{fact|date=February 2022}} As the building turns according to the sun's position, the view changes. This feature was later developed into a rotating hotel concept.{{fact|date=February 2022}}

The roof deck includes a sun and viewing deck, as well as a garden terrace. The solar panels can be used for sun or rain protection while on the roof terrace.{{fact|date=February 2022}}

All floors are accessible from the spiral staircase reducing surface loss through hallways and corridors.{{fact|date=February 2022}}


==Awards== ==Awards==
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==Selected works== ==Selected works==
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* Heliotrope, ], 1994 * Heliotrope, ], 1994
* Heliotrope, ], 1994 * Heliotrope, ], 1994

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Heliotrope in Freiburg

The Heliotrope is an environmentally friendly housing project by German architect Rolf Disch. There are three such buildings in Germany. The first experimental version was built in 1994 as the architect's home in Freiburg im Breisgau, while the other two were used as exhibition buildings for the Hansgrohe company in Offenburg and a dentist's lab in Hilpoltstein in Bavaria.

Several different energy generation modules are used in the building including a 603 sq ft (56.0 m) dual-axis solar photovoltaic tracking panel, a geothermal heat exchanger, a combined heat and power unit (CHP) and solar-thermal balcony railings to provide heat and warm water. These innovations along with the favorable insulation of the residence allows the Heliotrope to capture anywhere between four and six times its energy usage depending on the time of year. The Heliotrope is also fitted with a grey-water cleansing system and built-in natural waste composting.

At the same time that Freiburg ’s Heliotrope was built, Hansgrohe contracted Disch's architecture practice to design and build another Heliotrope to be used as a visitor’s center and showroom in Offenburg, Germany. A third one was then contracted and built in Hilpoltstein, Bavaria to be used as a technical dental laboratory. Disch's unique design accommodates different utilizations from private residences to laboratories, and nevertheless maintains the structure's positive energy balance.

Heliotrop Rotating HouseBird's eye view of the Heliotrope in FreiburgHeliotrope-Hotel Schloss Waretenstein

Disch also designed the Sonnenschiff office complex.

PlusEnergy

PlusEnergy is a concept coined by Rolf Disch that indicates a structure's energy efficiency. A PlusEnergy building holds a positive energy balance, generating more energy than it uses. The first Heliotrope Disch built in 1994 was the first house to be PlusEnergy certified. Disch built several more projects with PlusEnergy certifications with the goal of bringing the concept to the residential, commercial and retail space. “PlusEnergy is a fundamental environmental imperative,” Disch claims. Disch believes that passive building is not enough because passive homes still emit CO2 into the atmosphere.

Environment and energy needs

The house is designed to face the sun with its triple-pane windows (U = 0.5) during the heating months of the year and turn its highly insulated back (U = 0.12) to the sun during the warmer months when heating isn't necessary. This significantly reduces heating and cooling requirements for the building throughout the year, which are provided for by a heat pump, while hot water is provided by vacuum-tube solar panels.

Photovoltaic solar panels with a rated power of 6.6 kW on its roof provide five to six times more energy than the building uses, making the building "energy positive" (PlusEnergy). To further improve energy generation, the panels also rotate independently of the building to follow the sun, while being able to adapt its orientation in case of strong winds.

Water usage and natural waste management

In order to limit water usage, a gray water circuit (for washing dishes and clothes) is used. Wastewater is purified in a vegetated cascade pond outside the edifice and it also collects rainwater.

Natural waste and excrement are dry composted in the structure as well.

Awards

  • 2008 German Sustainability Award
  • 2007–08 Japanese PEN-Magazine Creativity Award
  • 2005 Wuppertal Energy and Environment Prize
  • 2003 Global Energy Award
  • 2002 European Solar Prize
  • 2001 Photovoltaic Architecture Prize Baden-Württemberg

Selected works

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See also

Notes

  1. "PlusEnergyHouse "Heliotrope" | sdg21". 16 August 2004. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  2. "Solceller". Solar Energy.
  3. "Home". rolfdisch.de.

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