Šparna hiža is the name of a type of housing estate in Koprivnica witch are designed as low energy buildings and fall into the A ++ energy class. This energy category includes the maximum energy consumption of 15 kWh per square meter per year, meaning that they are characterized by excellent insulation properties and are based on the use of heat recovery and renewable energy systems.
For comparison, in Croatia, the average heating energy consumption is 200 to 280 kWh per square meter of living space, depending on the age of the building, the geographic position and the degree of isolation. These houses are designed and built on a "key in hands" system, meaning a contract with a fixed, unchangeable construction price. There are currently three such buildings in Koprivnica. One building has a capacity of 28 flats, and 185 square meters of office space on the ground floor of the building.
The sales price was 7,703.53 kunas per square meter of land. Housing prices in Koprivnica that do not belong to the A ++ energy class are similar, ranging from 1000 euros per square meter to more. Which means that buying an apartment in one of these buildings is extremely cost effective if we take into account the difference in consumption between these houses and the usual housing space.
To the aforementioned data, we have come up with a survey of general information about the "Šparna hiža" project.
But to make sure that this situation with low energy consumption is real, and not just on paper, we have interviewed a acquaintance who has been living in one of these houses for four years now. In a few short questions, we learned if he's happy with the life in it and the advantages and disadvantages of this home.
See interview: