Trends in residential development tend to change according to fads or consumer behavior at any given time. In recent years, the eco-friendly trend has gained momentum once again, drawing significant public interest. As a result, many players in the real estate industry have turned to developing projects that are increasingly environmentally friendly.
However, for the most part, it could be called a blend, meaning brands may pick up the concept of environmental friendliness on only one front or choose to use it in a single aspect, such as eco-friendly construction materials, energy efficiency, creating plenty of green spaces, waste separation, or installing solar, for example — done merely as a small component of the project.
Because in reality, doing this in a fully systematic way is by no means easy, given the complexity on many fronts, including the development and construction process, as well as the considerably high costs involved , very few brands can confidently claim that theirs is a truly eco-friendly housing project.
Sena Development is one of the first renowned real estate companies in Thailand committed to developing housing innovations, giving meticulous attention to the environment — most notably as a pioneer in incorporating Solar as an element of every home in its projects, resulting in a fully integrated solar village.
Most recently, Sena has taken another leap forward in residential development with the concept of the "Zero Energy House" from Japan, based on a real case study from its business partner Hankyu Hanshin Properties, used as a model for development and application. This places importance on construction technology, the use of energy-saving materials, renewable energy production, extending to Solar Roof Top, and energy-reducing design within the home.
Along with integrating the geo fit+ concept (Geo Fit Plus), which brings residents’ opinions and needs into participation in transforming the project in an environmentally conscious direction, along with many other creative initiatives from Sena— all to make it suit the environment and lifestyle of Thai people, ultimately leading to the sustainable and secure delivery of a world-class eco-friendly living experience to its customers.
If you have read this far, many of you are probably both curious and interested at the same time, wanting to see what the real thing actually looks like and what impressive features it has to offer. So we traveled to visit one of the projects considered a symbol of success for zero energy houses.
Sena Vela Sukhumvit-Bangpu, a new innovation in detached houses — Zero Energy House, a new dimension of future living in a location convenient to every route
It must be said that Sena Vela Sukhumvit-Bangpu has come to strengthen the definition of the Zero Energy House by highlighting distinctive features and special qualities in every aspect, perfectly matching the needs of residents. Especially for those who love the environment, this is an important puzzle piece that can truly complete your life.
► A project located directly on the main Sukhumvit-Bangpu road — a rare location like this is not easy to find
Before getting to the highlights, we would like to briefly mention the location. The project is situated on the main Sukhumvit-Bangpu road, with no need to turn into troublesome side streets. If you drive through this area, you will notice that very few projects are located right on a road this large.
Plus, it is located in a position that allows circular travel routes, so whether coming from Phraek Sa Road or Bang Phli-Tham Ru Road, you can connect to the project quickly. Connectivity into the city is also convenient, as you can take Sukhumvit Road straight through On Nut, Ekkamai, and Thonglor, or alternatively take King Kaew Road to Bang Na-Trat Road.
For public transportation, there is the Green Line electric train, whose current terminus is Kheha Station, but in the future it will be extended all the way to Tham Ru Station. If nothing changes, the project will be only about 500-600 meters* from this station*, making it another option for easy travel into the city.
More importantly, the project is not far from amenities such as Robinson Samut Prakan, Lotus Bang Pu, Pak Nam Market, and food stalls visible all along the roadside
Including other tourist attractions such as Bang Pu Seaside Resort, Ancient City, and the Samut Prakan City Observation Tower.
Photo credit by : thai.tourismthailand
It is also close to Bang Pu Industrial Estate and Bang Pu Golf and Sports
As for educational institutions, there are Sarasas Witaed Samut Prakan School, Nawamintharachinuthit Suankularwittayalai Samut Prakan School, Samut Prakan Technical College, and South East Bangkok University (Samut Prakan Campus).
Hospitals include Sikarin Hospital Samut Prakan, Bang Phli Hospital, Bang Na 5 Hospital, Paolo Hospital Samut Prakan, Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, and more.
Photo credit by : facebook Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
► Open House for detached houses “Zero Energy Homes”
Blending multiple concepts into one, achieving perfection in every dimension
And now we come to the moment everyone has been waiting for—the unveiling of Sena Vela Sukhumvit-Bang Pu, a zero-energy detached housing project. In addition to the concept Geo fit+ mentioned earlier,
There are also three additional concepts: Made From Her as well as Sena Green Power, a technology that supports clean energy Along with Smart City, which encompasses Smart Living, Smart Energy, and Smart Environment to design residences that make the most of the space and are perfect in every dimension.
The project itself consists of 178 units of two-story detached houses and two-story twin houses on approximately 24 rai of land, which is considered quite a small number of units for a housing development, giving each family greater tranquility and privacy.
One of the first special features of the concepts we have been describing from the beginning starts in the common areas, including solar panel installation, a waste separation campaign, reducing pollution within the project, a system that uses water from retention ponds to water plants to help save on common-area water costs, and attention to the selection of trees, both large and small, that help absorb CO2 and increase O2 for the community.
The common areas have been perfectly designed as a Universal Design that can be used by people of all ages, whether it is the 2-storey clubhouse, which offers everything including a swimming pool, fitness center, and Co-Working Space. There is also a basic health check point with various equipment such as blood pressure, lungs, heart, neck, ears, and skin, as well as the common stairs, which have machines that display calories burned, etc.
And there is a green garden divided into a Jogging Track and a playground. This zone is perfect for various activities to build relationships among residents. The common area fee is only 39 baht/sq.m., which is quite inexpensive compared to the number of residential units.
► A simply outstanding home, rich with details in every spot
Coming to the key highlight that gives the project SENA Vela Sukhumvit-Bangpoo an edge: the 2-storey detached house named THEE+ with a usable area of 140 square meters, a frontage of up to 7.75 meters, 4+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and parking for 2 cars
The project pays careful attention starting from the positioning of the house to allow maximum natural wind and good ventilation, and looking at the exterior appearance, you can clearly see the design is distinctly different from typical townhomes
Because a special side space is created, so the bedroom walls do not touch the neighbors In addition to providing the highest level of privacy, every house will have its own green space beside it Once experienced, it gives a feel like living in a single detached house
The facade itself emphasizes simplicity yet features large light openings at the front, back, and even the sides of the house. All of them use green-tinted glare-reducing glass to prevent heat from sunlight entering the house, while allowing natural light in to make the home feel warmer.
At the same time, the color scheme adds flair by drawing on the dolphin’s signature colors—blue and gray—as part of the house. Beyond the underlying meaning related to environmental conservation, these colors are cool tones and also have heat-reflective properties.
Even the project’s roofs are fitted with PU FOAM thermal insulation 1 inch thick, with attention to detail extending to the choice of construction materials that help reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
But being renowned as “a Zero Energy home”, the star of this story could be nothing other than the Solar Roof Top innovation installed in every house, for generating electricity for use within the home—helping save on electricity bills for up to 25 years*
No need to waste time contacting installers or paying installation costs yourself. The benefit of having solar is that it helps reduce household expenses—all so that the project can be as environmentally friendly as possible and help reduce global warming for our world.
Another highlight is the interior space, with a layout designed to make the most of every square meter. Starting from the ground floor, which is a connected space between the Living Area and Dining Area, you can feel the openness thanks to light streaming in from almost every direction, plus 2.6-meter-high ceilings that make it all the more pleasant to live in.
Meanwhile, the space is quite spacious, allowing for a variety of furniture arrangements. Even when fully furnished with a complete large-sized set, there is still plenty of remaining space, so it certainly won't feel cramped.
The bathroom under the stairs doesn't feel cramped. It is fully equipped with sanitary fixtures and clearly separates the wet and dry areas. The sanitaryware used is a Dual Flush type, which helps save water.
In addition, the ground floor also has a 4th bedroom, suitable for homes with elderly residents, or it can be used as a guest bedroom for friends when they come to visit.
The back of the house in this project has a depth of 2 meters and a wall as high as 3 meters for privacy, allowing for multiple functions to be added within the same space. There's no need to worry about the house settling, as the project has installed foundation piles as deep as the house itself, from the front all the way to the back.
And that's not all because there is an interesting gimmick on the side of the house — a multipurpose room that can be decorated according to the residents' preferences. Whether as a home office, a family recreation room, or a room for beloved pets, it is perfectly suitable
On the way up to the 2nd floor, let us pause to explain a bit about the staircase. It receives natural light from the front of the house, and the staircase itself is reinforced concrete with continuous landings and anti-slip handrails. The flooring from this point up to the 2nd floor is SPC wood flooring, which is strong and durable for everyday use
The highlight of the 2nd floor must be the Master Bedroom, which feels spacious and airy with Floor to Ceiling height of up to 3 meters. Combined with windows covering nearly the entire wall and a large room spanning the full length of the front of the house, it makes the room look even more expansive and grand — living here feels truly relaxing and comforting
Another corner of the room serves as a Walk-in Closet, with a full-wall, floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobe — fashion lovers with lots of clothes should be quite pleased.
Importantly, there is an en-suite bathroom that is fully usable, with a fairly large ventilation window that allows for good air circulation.
The 2nd bedroom is the next largest, with enough space for a 5-foot bed and other furniture. Additionally, it gets two light wells, showing yet another advantage of the extra side space — even for non-corner plots, every unit's 2nd bedroom gets more natural light.
Moreover, it is like having an en-suite bathroom, because the shared central bathroom has two entrances built by the project — one from the 2nd bedroom side and one from the upstairs hall — for the convenience of users.
Finally, the 3rd bedroom offers a generous amount of space of about one section, allowing for a complete set of furniture.
Another style of home is the semi-detached house named THANN+, a home with a frontage of 5.7 meters on a usable area of 165 square meters, with 4 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and 2 parking spaces, which is another equally interesting option.
We secretly leave you with an offer we discovered: there are great promotions from banks for anyone interested in this eco-friendly home project, offering special interest rates and eligibility for a loan of up to 110%*!!
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