How insulation and smart tech heat northern apartments

Residents of northern regions have special requirements for their housing. In harsh climatic conditions, it is important for developers not just to build a house, but to create a truly warm, reliable, and economical living space. This is the approach that Group Akvilon has been implementing for many years, introducing its own technological solutions. Key among them are the energy-saving insulation technology Termo-S, the smart home system inHOME, and the ergonomic layout concept «Razumnye Metery» (Smart Meters).

Termo-S Technology: Heat Proven by the North

The energy-saving Termo-S technology is used on projects of Group Akvilon in Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk. It is the developer«s own development, which has already proven its effectiveness in harsh northern climate conditions. The technology was developed taking into account the climatic features of northern regions, and it fully complies with European standards of environmental friendliness and safety.

At the core of Termo-S is comprehensive insulation of walls, roofs, and windows. For walls, a maximally energy-efficient insulation material is used, with its thickness increased to 180 mm compared to the commonly accepted standard of 100–130 mm. Moreover, increasing the insulation layer does not reduce the usable area of apartments, allowing for maintaining a comfortable temperature inside even at extremely low outdoor temperatures.

Special attention is also paid to roof insulation. Here, extruded polystyrene foam is used—an eco-friendly and durable material resistant to temperature fluctuations, moisture, frost, and fungal damage. Possessing high thermal insulation properties, it provides reliable protection for the building. With a normative insulation thickness of 150 mm, Group Akvilon performs roof insulation with a layer of 200–250 mm, which significantly increases the energy efficiency of the house.

An integral part of Termo-S technology is double-glazed windows with soft selective coating. They significantly reduce heat loss during the cold season, and in summer, they minimize the impact of direct sunlight. Additionally, argon-filled double-glazed windows are used, which further increase their thermal insulation properties.

High Standards of Safety and Environmental Friendliness

All used insulation materials have a high combustion temperature, which enhances the fire safety of buildings. Due to the composition features, the materials are unattractive to rodents, pests, and mold fungi, meaning they retain their shape and properties over a long time and do not affect the operational characteristics of structures. Also, the insulation materials do not have harmful effects on human health and the environment, which allows for talking about the complete environmental safety of Termo-S technology.

In all projects of Group Akvilon, individual heat points with automatic regulation of the heating system depending on weather conditions are provided. As a result, houses built using Termo-S receive an energy efficiency class no lower than A and A+.

In combination, insulation of walls, roofs, and windows using Termo-S technology allows for retaining 50–70% more heat inside the premises. This enables saving energy resources without using heating appliances at full capacity and reducing monthly utility payments by 30–40%.

inHOME (6+): Smart Home Under Residents« Control

Controlling expenses for heating, water consumption, and electricity is helped by the smart home system inHOME (6+), accessible for management from a mobile phone. It ensures automated collection of meter readings, operation of leak protection systems and smoke detectors, management of access to residential complexes, and control of smart heating appliances.

Residents can switch the apartment to energy-saving mode, use IP intercoms with round-the-clock video surveillance, and connect a wide range of smart devices to the system—from curtains, sensors, and sockets to switches, lights, and underfloor heating. All this makes everyday life more comfortable, safe, and economical.

«Razumnye Metery»: Maximum Usefulness in Every Space

Another important element of Group Akvilon«s philosophy is the concept of ergonomic layouts »Razumnye Metery« (Smart Meters). It involves efficient use of the apartment»s area: each zone is functional, there are no long corridors, and comfortable zones are provided for all family members. At the same time, the cost of housing is reduced without loss of functionality.

In the company«s projects, both apartments with classic layouts and modern euro-formats are presented, which are becoming increasingly popular among buyers.

Technologies in Every Apartment

All the listed technologies have already been implemented in residential complexes of Group Akvilon. For example, one can consider for living ready projects in Severodvinsk: «Akvilon OSTROV» (2nd phase) and «Kvartal 100» (7th phase). And in Arkhangelsk, at the end of the year, sales of apartments in the residential complex «Akvilon NOVA» started, which promises to become a symbol of the city«s transformation and a source of inspiration. The name of the complex refers to an astronomical phenomenon—the birth of a star and fully reflects the idea of the project: to create a space filled with energy, light, and opportunities for life.

Thus, the combination of Termo-S technology, the inHOME (6+) system, and the «Razumnye Metery» concept forms a new standard of housing in the North—warm, eco-friendly, economical, and truly comfortable. Group Akvilon proves in practice: even in harsh climate conditions, it is possible to build houses where warmth is preserved not only in the walls but also in the very feeling of life.

_{Residential complex «Akvilon Ostrov»: developer LLC SZ MIR. Project declaration on the website nash.dom.rf.
Residential complex «Kvartal 100»: developer: LLC SZ AKVILON SEVERODVINSK. Project declaration on the website nash.dom.rf
Residential complex «Akvilon NOVA»: developer Primorsky plus. Project declaration on the website nash dom. rf.}