The research for Palladio Feedback started with participation in a contest for a house. The theme of the contest was ‘elementary' building. Elementary building can be looked at from different angles. It could be a cheaper way of building (more economical). Or maybe the word ‘elementary' was to mean the opposite of complex. Complex building often means that many varieties must be constructed that are establish within democratic processes. Think for instance of the often requested thematic experiences. Complexity could mean an increase in costs. A more economical way of building (energy saving, ingenuity etc.) appealed to us, but the opposite of complex building was not of interest. Elementary and complex are not words of a theme that could give direction to a design process.

The design was to be energy efficient. This was achieved by looking at installation technique in another way.

In the twentieth century a lot of installation technique is added to the building process. Around 1900 this was practically non-existent. Now, installation technique makes up thirty to forty percent of the building costs. Furthermore, pipes and building construction these days are complexly interwoven. The building process has become more complex and chaotic. Mutual dependence on partial processes during construction must be minimized. It is attempted to disconnect and unravel the installation technique as much as possible from the design process in relation to the architectural parts. Pipes can be installed in a new and simple way. More pre-fabricated material is used.

The advantages are: efficiency of the building process, possibility for size reduction and energy reduction.

The results of the residence dwelling of Palladio Feedback eventually were transformed because of free energy. Energy savings are established because of free energy. By making this standard, installation techniques as well as other energy savings are directed. The installation technique depends on the architectural position (4 poles with no foundation, in Holland most houses are built on poles). The production method is changed by using column pre-fabrication. The dwelling consists of:

1. a floor
2. a roof
3. a bearing column, including installation technique and the wall as partition.
4. free energy