A project unique for our country that challenges stereotypes: an office complex built from natural materials. Eco-friendly offices thought through to the last detail, where comfort takes on a special meaning: clean air, quiet and a natural microclimate all year round.
Greenery of green
Worthy environment
Thoughtful location
Space to relax and meet
Peace and security
Roof Reed roofing is a rarity for our country, although it should be noted that this technology is far from new. One of the most environmentally friendly, durable and aesthetically beautiful coatings has a number of specific advantages. Firstly, the ideal noise insulation: neither rain nor birds will disturb your peace. Secondly, an enviable moisture resistance: thanks to a special technique of laying, the reed does not succumb to putrefaction, fungus and moss germination. Thirdly, the reed roof has a special relationship with the air: the space formed during laying keeps heat and ensures natural ventilation.
Path to the office Only natural materials can combine so ideal! Look how unusual, and at the same time, looks beautifully the path leading to your future office! This is a crushed gabbro-diabase stone, mined in a hundred kilometers from Almaty, and larch boards. The stone has excellent thermal insulation properties: it easily accumulates, and then gives off heat, longer retains its appearance than many other species. Larch, in turn, is differentiated by increased wear resistance and even bactericidal properties. Well, in tandem – this is a harmonious landscape technique.
Wall Clay, sand, lime, water are four simple components, studied for centuries, tested by generations of builders. The walls, plastered with such a composition, are characterized by cleanliness in all respects. Moreover, plaster based on lime has high refractory and antifungal properties, thermal insulation properties. Another plus to the treasury of the ideal microclimate of your office!
Window frames and doors The windows of our buildings manufactured in Kazakhstan by a company with twenty years of experience are made of natural wood and high-strength glass. This combination perfectly protects the premises from bad weather and external noise. Thanks to the thoughtful design and controlled manufacturing technique, our windows are airtight, environmentally friendly and durable. And of course, you can’t fail to notice that the windows in the wooden frames look just magnificent! Elegant and practical detail, a sign of the company’s impeccable taste.
Switches Beauty, as it is known, in detail, and in such, as this porcelain retro-switch, is also a weighty functionality. After all, this natural material, used for centuries, is durable, and sudden electrical manifestations, such as a spark, for example, are completely undangerous. By the way, such a minimalistic and practical classic is now at the height of fashion.
Central built-in vacuum cleaner This is not a novelty, but in the realities of domestic construction, it almost never met before. The central cleaning system is arranged in the basement of the building, which ensures silence during cleaning in your space. In each room there is an outlet for connection. Just simply insert the hose into a special outlet and press the button. Dust moves through pipelines built-in into the walls without leaving a trace in your office. Other advantages include the fact that nothing needs to be transferred, cleaned and stored. It’s hard to come up with something else against this convenience!
Stairs Another variety of wood in the interior of your future office is native Asian karagach. Such a ladder will last for several decades, because the karagach is famous for its strength and durability. Silky shine and a clear texture of wood add charm to the product, and karagach even after processing emanates a subtle aroma that acts on a person as an antidepressant.
Plinth An elegant design solution with a practical background. Sisal rope is obtained from the agave leaves of a special variety, which is common in tropical and subtropical countries. Virtually, it is unaffected by moisture, durable, resistant to thermal and ultraviolet radiation, does not accumulate static electricity. This unusual element of decor is absolutely safe for the environment.
Floor Larch boards, in our opinion, are the ideal floor covering. This wood is incredibly practical: high density and special composition of it's resin provide protection against decay, mold, fungus, pest attacks and other adversities. Larch practically does not burn, so this tree is fireproof. Well, the natural beauty of the texture of the wood itself will delight the eye every day.
Lamps Lighting is one of the main secrets of a harmonious interior. You can create an amazing atmosphere with the help of the right light accents. We tried to do this for you by inviting a designer Marina Captainova, a graduate of the International School of Design “Art Nouveau”, to design the lamps.
Wall Perhaps, this is the most special part of our Project! The walls of the country’s first straw bale building are erected from a larch frame, filled with thatched blocks. Yes, yes, it is straw that ensures a perfect indoor microclimate: it is not cold in winter and it is not hot in summer, that is, you do not need to install expensive climatic and ventilation equipment. In addition, a straw bale building has impressive earthquake resistance, which any other structure in our city hardly can boast of!
Doors These wooden doors are our little pride, because they are made here in our own mini-shop in Almaty. Masters invested their souls in them, well, and nature awarded with high strength and durability. Moreover, the doors of wood have wonderful soundproofing properties, which is important for quiet work and confidential meetings. By the way, the service life of a quality wooden door is at least 30 years, so this beautiful and reliable thing will serve your company for many years.
How thick are the panels?
Our panels have a depth of 600 mm.
Width 800 mm.
Height 300 mm.
How many rooms are there in an office block?
Offices - 5
Mansard - 1
Sanitary facilities - 4
Utility room - 1
Wardrobe rooms - 2
Technical room - 1
Is there parking?
There is parking on the territory of the complex.
Where can employees relax?
There is a green courtyard with a relaxation area made of eco-friendly materials.
Rodents?
Straw contains very little nutritional value and itself will not support the pest population. The density of straw prevents the activity of rodents. Rodents can only penetrate when the panel is damaged, and the straw is open to the outside atmosphere. Lime has an aseptic further reduction in the probability of damage and infection by rodents.
In addition, electromagnetic jump scares were installed.
And of course, since we are a “LIVE” company, respectively we adhere to natural selection. We have several cats in the territory.
Will the straw decompose?
The straw blocks are designed for air permeability and prevent the formation of a high level of humidity, which causes decomposition. Straw begins to decompose when the moisture content exceeds 25%. Surveys conducted by ModCell® Company showed that the moisture content in the straw block is less than 15%, which is well below the level at which decomposition becomes a potential risk.
Earthquake?
We have several conclusions from KazNIISA and other institutions, and of course, there are recommendations for strengthening several sections that have been fully implemented, where there were transfer requirements, everything has been transferred. After each redesign, we again summoned experts to acknowledge the correctness of the work performed.
The complex has been in operation since 2017 and has proven itself perfectly.
Also, we want to add that seismic resistance tests of Straw Bale House were carried out at the University of Nevada in 2009. Eventually:
A straw house with 14 x 14-feet dimensions, complete with a gravel foundation and clay plastered walls, was exposed to seisms exceeding earthquake seisms by 200% recorded in 1994, in Northridge, California (6.7 points). This was the largest measured acceleration of the earth in the world.
After a series of more than seven strong tests, eventually the house was shaking and swinging violently, cracking at the seams, and created a small cloud of dust and straw ... but remained standing!
How to rent an office?
Call or write to us: +7 702 220 64 61, t.kadyrbekov@ergodom.kz — we will show you the available premises.
Address: 2 Denis Ten Street, Arkhat micro-district, Almaty.
The lease agreement is concluded by Brig Communication LLP. You will need the company’s details and the signatory’s ID (or a power of attorney).
What makes your offices different from others?
Microclimate
Flame, fire?
The straw blocks are tightly packed and have a lime finish with sand. Fire, however, needs a ready source of oxygen for combustion, and without it combustion will not occur. The blocks provide an almost airless environment, so the fire resistance is very good. Lime, applied according to Straw Bale House technology, on the straw block has a two-hour and 15-minute fire-time reserve.
Yet with these positive properties our type of structure refers to the average degree of fire resistance. And here, a 4-level fire safety system for everyone working in the complex has been carefully thought through and made. Sensors and smoke detectors operate for detection and notification of a fire, and installed in all rooms.
The first level is Fire Extinguishers located in a conspicuous place, as the first method of fighting fire.
The second level is the Spray Gun.
The third level is the Dry Pipe System, which runs along the perimeter of all buildings, including 6 fire hoses and hydrants. In the yard, there is a station with a fire-fighting capacity of 25 m3, which is sufficient for 1 hour of extinguishing the fire.
And the fourth level is a Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing System.
Accordingly, all measures for fire safety are certainly elaborated and implemented. The nearest fire station has been notified, they know about us and we own all the fire station phones
What is the area of the offices?
Office blocks of up to 400 m² (four levels: basement, 1st and 2nd floors, mansard); separate premises from 89 m² are also available.
How long was the complex built?
Construction began in 2011, in 2012 there was a break until 2014 and then construction continued until 2017.
Heating?
Autonomous, gas heating
Water supply?
the city's main, plus additional water filtration is carried out with the AquaFor column.
Location-why is this place chosen?
Our approach to construction was based on environmental friendliness and health.
It's not a secret that the mountainous terrain differs from the lower part of the city with the cleanest air and freshness. And of course, to fully comply with our direction, we chose this location
Sewerage?
City, Central
How do I get to you?
Get directions to ERGO DOM in your preferred app: Yandex Maps, 2GIS or Google Maps.
Address: 2 Denis Ten Street, Arkhat micro-district, Almaty.
Is there a built-in technique?
There is built-in vacuum cleaner AERTECNICA STUDIO TS2
The central cleaning system is arranged in the basement of the building, which ensures silence during cleaning in your space. In each room there is an outlet for connection. Simply insert the hose into a special outlet and press the button. Dust moves through pipelines built into the walls without leaving a trace in your office. Other advantages include the fact that nothing needs to be transferred, cleaned and stored.
What makes your office different from others?
Everything!
And it is very important that our buildings "breathe"
Having become acquainted with the technology of construction from straw blocks, wooden logs and from building materials of organic origin, we realized that all issues are solved automatically - by the nature of the building material. As a result, the molecular structure of organic materials, it is plastic, it expands when heated, and when it contracts, it eventually breathes.
Mold formation?
Lime is very alkaline. PH, humidity and air vary from the breathing of walls from straw, prevent fungal and microbial activity.
Due to the applied engineering solutions, there are no "cold bridges" in the buildings, which means that there is no moisture, fungi and mold destroying the finish.
This is a big PLUS compared to conventional buildings, where there is a problem of freezing corners.
