Lifehaus

Lifehaus First low cost fully self-sufficient project designed to lower the carbon footprint using upcycled, local materials and ancestral techniques.

LIFEHAUS is a project that seeks to develop energy neutral, low-cost, self-sufficient dwellings. Its aim is to promote the use of locally procured natural, recycled and unprocessed building material, all the while reintroducing ancestral building and survival techniques. Models of this prototype will range in their application, from the emergency relief dwelling to the more luxurious; passing thro

ugh the more affordable homes for those who wish to lead a more peaceful, off-the-grid life. LIFEHAUS strives to adapt to and ultimately resolve many of the problems from which the region suffers -as do many nations of the developing world- by addressing the following fields:


ECOLOGICAL

Water conservation:
The LIFEHAUS project promotes the process of rainwater harvesting and its reuse threefold, so as to economize the precious and increasingly rare resource. Agriculture:
LIFEHAUS by design helps sustain the practice of organic, hydroponic and aquaponic agriculture; preventing the pollution of ground water reserves. Energy conservation:
Petrolium extracted combustibles are replaced with passive natural practices, mainly powered by the greatest and cleanest energy source: sunlight. Grey Energy conservation:
The use of upcycled and local materials reduces transports, and new building materials production. Integration:
Each LIFEHAUS is individually designed to mold discretely and respectfully into its surroundings, with a mindful approach to minimize the structure’s visual impact, so that both dwelling and natural surrounding act as one. SOCIO-POLITICAL

Due to exponential densification of regional populations we aim to reduce the total land surface needed for an all year round entirely self-sufficient existence, through modern vertical agricultural techniques, aquaponic and hydroponic agriculture. By using local, recycled and upcycled material for construction, new job opportunities based on basic skills and traditional knowledge of old generations will be created. The LIFEHAUS project meets the survival needs of the developing world as it improves the quality of life at the bottom end of the spectrum. The LIFEHAUS design can provide comfortable low energy cost dwellings for war and natural catastrophe refugees going back to their destroyed homes. CULTURAL

Unearthing ancient and regional building methods and ancestral knowledge, thereby reinforcing communal interdependence
The project amounts to an ecological awareness campaign, in a region where such ideas are very much needed. The LIFEHAUS project will serve to raise ecological awareness in an area most susceptible to the repercussions of climate change, through the effective demonstration of its ability to integrate fully into nature and adapt to its surroundings. The average cost of a LIFEHAUS is HALF the price of a conventional house if self-constructed, and 10% less if done by professionals. Its added value comes in the form of its optimized passive heating and cooling systems economizing the cost of the heating/cooling installations (AC, boiler, radiators, heating pipes, etc.) and the amount of fuel and electricity that is spent yearly on conventional methods of heating/cooling, as well as the electricity spent in a regular dwelling for the attainment of the same thermal comfort. Although there is a profit to be made, this project is not about making a profit, nor should it be. It’s about changing our lifestyles in a sustainable. Its value comes in the form of having a dwelling that provides basic thermal comfort and the choice to plug to the grid or not. At the end it’s a matter of choice; either we think about the quality of life of future generations and the survival of our species or we participate in the digging of our own grave.

26/02/2024

The full documentary is available for public viewing on the Lifehaus and NH-Architectes official websites*

*www.lifehausproject.com
*www.nharchitectes.com

"Lifehaus Journey" is a stunning informative 9-minute documentary that explores the story behind the creation of Lifehaus, a unique sustainable construction project in Lebanon and around the region.

Situated at an altitude of 1200m in the heart of Baskinta mountains, Lifehaus was constructed in 2019 on a limited budget in a country that lacks public utilities such as water, electricity and a proper waste management system.
The project was successfully completed in 2022 with great emphasis on sustainability, functionality, and cultural preservation.
Lifehaus stands as a testament of resilience to the socio-economic environmental challenges Lebanese have been facing.

"Lifehaus Story" is a dramatic portrayal of Nizar Haddad's innovative approach to modern architecture. Haddad, a Lebanese architect and the son of the veteran and pioneering architect Georges Tamer Haddad, is dedicated to reshaping modernity through sustainable practices and preserving Lebanon's rich heritage. While creating a healthy atmosphere for living, Lifehaus represents a fusion of tradition and future innovation.

"Lifehaus respects the environment, harmonizes with nature, and provides autonomy, comfort and functionality for generations yet to come," said Nizar, founder of NH-Architectes.

Despite the environmental impediments, the documentary sheds light on the collaborative journey untold, directed by filmmaker Nassif Al Rayess, whose camera lens meticulously documented the construction stages by conducting a range of interviews with both the crew and volunteers from around the world. Remarkable moments had been captured during the three years of development, from initial conceptualization to the final phases of construction, representing Lifehaus as a paradigm shift in architectural design with a profound impact on both communities and ecosystems in Lebanon and the MENA region.


NH-Architectes (Official Page)
Nassif Al Rayess (Official Page)


A beautiful article written by journalist Aalaa Hakeem.
15/02/2024

A beautiful article written by journalist Aalaa Hakeem.



لقاء مع المهندس نزار حداد صاحب مشروع (لايف هاوس) أول بيت مستدام ومكتفي ذاتيًا في لبنان.

A beautiful article of Lifehaus on CNN business arabic!
30/11/2023

A beautiful article of Lifehaus on CNN business arabic!




مع انطلاق قمة كوب28، ومع تزايد المخاوف من تداعيات تغيّر المناخ على دول العالم، تبرز مبادرات كثيرة في بلدان الشرق الأوسط للتحول الأخضر.

29/12/2022

Neubauten verschwenden Energie, findet Nizzar Haddad – und geht mit gutem Beispiel voran: Sein Lehmhaus steht auf alten Autoreifen und versorgt sich selbst mit Strom und Wasser.

A beautiful article written by Caroline Hayek. Thank you!
13/11/2022

A beautiful article written by Caroline Hayek. Thank you!

Neige en plein désert, tempêtes de sable, chaleurs extrêmes, sécheresse à rallonge, précipitations incontrôlées... Autant de phénomènes climatiques qui affectent de plus en plus régulièrement le...

04/09/2022

Thank you Al Arabiya for this beautiful interview




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04/09/2022

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That's how a Lifehaus integrates to it's environment.
27/01/2022

That's how a Lifehaus integrates to it's environment.




27/01/2022

The time has come! The Lifehaus extension construction is resuming fast, after plastering the tire walls with mud, we ar...
13/07/2021

The time has come! The Lifehaus extension construction is resuming fast, after plastering the tire walls with mud, we are now isolating the west front stone wall with straw bales. A local, natural, low cost, sustainable way to efficiently isolate the house from heat and cold; to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer.

 

   

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