Project
Eco-House on Baikal
Category
Best Project of Building or Facility by Student
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The private house project is located in Mangutay settlement, Irkutsk Region, near Lake Baikal. The building’s form and layout are determined by the region’s high solar potential and proximity to water resources. Thanks to a record number of sunny days per year, the house operates on a “zero-cycle” principle. Electricity is generated by a set of solar photovoltaic panels integrated into the south-facing roof slope, with an angle optimized for maximum solar radiation absorption throughout the year.
The house also features a rainwater collection system that directs runoff into underground reservoirs for subsequent technical use. The architecture follows eco-design principles, blurring the line between interior and exterior through panoramic windows oriented toward the water and surrounding forest. The façade, made from a single material, further emphasizes contemplation of the site’s natural beauty.
Location
Mangutay settlement, Irkutsk Region, Russia
Project design year
2025
Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ARU4EFPHnWwvzSAX1HQWPowYLuUyDbX/view?usp=drive_link
Applicant
Polina Igorevna Parkhomenko
Saint Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II, Department of Architecture, 3rd year. Supervisor: Ivan Nikolaevich Mylnikov.
Author of the project
Polina Igorevna Parkhomenko
Visualization
Polina Igorevna Parkhomenko
Status of the project
Conceptual design
