BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS
The Complex – Description
The complex is composed of three 2-floor houses with yard.
The construction comply with local energy needs and have energy class performance A with high energy efficiency and low CO2 emissions.
Structural specifications
Frame: The frame of the building will be of reinforced concrete.
Walls
The exterior walls will be of bricks 250mm thick and the interior will be dry walls 125mm thick. Externally there will be thermal insulation system both in concrete and masonry walls.
Roofing - Waterproofing
Non-reinforced concrete, 4mm asphalt membrane insulation, extruded polystyrene 80mm. Non-reinforced concrete and cement based water insulation on the verandas.
Floorings
All internal conditioned spaces with underfloor heating will be covered with 100 mm screed on lightweight concrete screed for covering services.
Paint-work
Three coats of emulsion paint on interior walls in general. Three coats of emulsion and spatula on interior ceilings. Sandex paint and spatula on exterior ceilings. Oil paint on the metal surfaces of railings. Oil paints in general will be applied in three coats (primer, undercoat and finish).
External works
General earthworks and concreting works for the shaping of exterior spaces. Low concrete walls on the ground floor at a height of 1m. Construction of public pavement at the entrance of the building and landscaping.
Plumbing
Water supply will be achieved with a pressurised plumbing system of pipes of a minimum 15mm diameter, hot water return pump, solar collectors with an electric immersion heater, sewage /drainage and drainage gutters on the terrace for rainwater. Water tanks of 2 tons capacity for each house. Hot water supply system will be achieved via solar collectors for each house and electric element.
Mechanical works
Mechanical ventilation for interior lavatories/bathroom. Water underfloor heating system with electric heat pump of high energy class. Supply and Installation of air-conditioning units (split units) at the bedrooms and fan coil units (FCUs) at living room and kitchen.
Electrical works
3ΚW photovoltaic systems for renewable source of energy. Installation of electrical parts of European manufacturer. 25 free plug sockets, 6 telephone outlets and 6 television outlets to be included for each house. High quality video-phone (intercom) system, electric immersion heater and two-way light switches in the bedrooms. In the kitchen all fitted appliances will be wired inside the walls by a spur fused unit and will include points for oven, microwave, kitchen hob, washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator and extractor fan. Provision for KNX lighting automations and alarm.
Metal works
Anodised aluminium windows and doors with double-glazing. Aluminium Venetian blinds of external use for the bedroom windows. Metal balustrades to staircases. Metal glass railing on the verandas.
Wood works
Internal doors, wardrobes and bathroom benches with laminated boards. Kitchen benches and wall units with MDF lacquered finish. Entrance with timber veneer finis