Den House in Dorset receives Certification.
A detached new build rural house built on a tight budget, designed by PHT member Conker Conservation to be as simple and economical as possible, has recently received certification. The 161.4m2 home is constructed from a timber frame with cellulose and wood fibre insulation, and a solid concrete floor. The project located in Ansty, Dorset is designed with repeatability and efficiency in mind.
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The site is partly shaded to the south, but has good views to the west, requiring careful shading.
The scheme also takes advantage of solar thermal to provide hot water & photovoltaic panels to generate electricity.
Wall |
0.115 |
Roof |
0.111 |
Floor |
0.146 |
Windows (uninstalled) |
0.776 |
Doors (uninstalled) |
0.776 |
Window g-value |
0.49 |
Key Team
Architect: Conker Conservation Client: Private Client/owners. Consultants: Green Building Store Main Contractor: Principal Contracts Ltd Certifier: Warm |
Further Information
6th November 2015
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