{"id":2916,"date":"2025-02-11T15:18:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/reconstruction-of-a-fire-damaged-house\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T11:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T08:44:12","slug":"reconstruction-of-a-fire-damaged-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/reconstruction-of-a-fire-damaged-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Reconstruction of fire-damaged residence, Mati, Attica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Redesign and full reconstruction of a single-family house affected by the 2018 wildfires in Mati, Attica. The study focused on structural upgrading, energy performance improvement, and sensitive integration into the natural surroundings, in full compliance with planning requirements.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Facts<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Mati, Attica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building:<\/strong> Single-family house \u2014 full reconstruction (fire-damaged)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scope:<\/strong> Redesign and complete reconstruction with focus on structural upgrade, energy performance and seamless integration with the natural setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our role:<\/strong> Architectural design, <a title=\"Structural Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/structural-studies\/\">structural design<\/a>, <a title=\"MEP Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/non-semi-destructive-building-inspections\/\">MEP design<\/a>, permitting &amp; site supervision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Design &amp; 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Approach<\/h2>\n\n<p>We designed a resilient, low-energy home with clean lines, controlled solar gains and strong continuity between indoor and outdoor living. The scheme balances <strong>safety<\/strong>, <strong>energy efficiency<\/strong> and <strong>refined aesthetics<\/strong>, fully compliant with planning requirements.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural &amp; Seismic Design<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reinforced-concrete frame to EC2\/EC8 with fire-resistance detailing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimised foundations for local soils and settlement control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineered fixings for shading\/pergolas considering wind and thermal actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Envelope &amp; Energy<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insulated envelope (ETICS), high-performance windows, airtightness and external shading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-combustible or fire-retardant exterior finishes and fire-rated openings where required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully managed solar gains through orientation and shading design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEP &amp; Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat-pump HVAC, DHW, and ventilation with heat recovery where appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>PV-ready<\/em> provision, low-energy LED lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rainwater management and durable, low-maintenance materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process &amp; Supervision<\/h2>\n\n<p>Full reconstruction permit, coordination of trades, rebar\/pour inspections and <strong>frequent progress reports to the owner<\/strong> with photographic records.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcome<\/h2>\n\n<p>A safe, energy-efficient and elegant single-family house tailored to the local microclimate and the owner\u2019s needs, with an emphasis on functionality and long-term resilience.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Planning a reconstruction or major renovation?<\/strong> We provide integrated <a title=\"Architectural Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/architectural-studies\/\">architectural<\/a>, <a title=\"Structural Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/structural-studies\/\">structural<\/a> and <a title=\"MEP Design &#x2014; insert URL\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/non-semi-destructive-building-inspections\/\">MEP<\/a> services with full site supervision.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/offer\/\" style=\"border-radius:2px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/katsourisengineering.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:2px\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redesign and full reconstruction of a single-family house affected by the 2018 wildfires in Mati, Attica. 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