A husband and wife team leads this architectural practice; it’s therefore no wonder they built themselves a carbon neutral home – replete with photovoltaic roof slates – to reflect their contemporary style and countryside location…
In this article we cover:
- The design of a carbon neutral home in Co Armagh
- Design for winter snugness and no summer overheating
- Photovoltaic (PV) roof slates and external zinc sheeting
- Traditional courtyard layout with a modern edge
- How to inject fun into the design with the tower and design details like nooks
- Details of natural materials, including cost effective use of timber to save on finishing costs
- Details of L shaped plan
- Utility room as cool larder space
- Double height ceilings and icture window details
- Outbuildings including garage
- Wood pellet boiler and stoves
- Rainwater harvesting and garden design
- House build cost
