Monday, February 07, 2011

Simon Winstanley Architects - The Houl

"The house is sited in a natural concave area of hillside facing principally west along the contours to enjoy the spectacular landscape setting of the river Ken valley and the ridges of the Rhinns of Kells hills opposite.
The intention was to create a contemporary single storey ʻlong houseʼ which is recessive in the landscape, sustainable in its construction, very low in energy consumption, and aiming for zero net emissions of carbon dioxide for all energy use in the house." to find out more...

Passage and Image via http://www.candwarch.co.uk/projects/low_energy_houses/mackilston.shtml

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