Even though Emma and Mark Smith were reluctant renovators, they knew a home extension project was the only way to create the family home of their dreams in such a desirable location.
In this article Emma and Mark talk about their home renovaiton proejct:
- Renovation of a 1970s home to make it energy efficient and contemporary
- Extension design to add living space and capture the views
- Details of concrete shuttering: what it is and how it’s done
- Reason for choosing renovation versus new build with cost comparison
- Choice of geothermal heating system including system sizing and temperature flows
- Full details of insulation and airtightness upgrade in existing house
- Cost comparison oil versus heat pump
- Kitchen design including details of cooled walk-in larder
- Outdoor chimney design with patio
- Practical tips to stay on budget at design and build stages
- Full floor plans, specification, supplier list and timeline
Overview
House size before: 358 sqm including double attached garage
House size after: 372 sqm including single attached garage
Bedrooms: 6
Heating: geothermal heat pump (borehole)
Ventilation: mechanical with heat recovery
Build method: blockwork and shuttered concrete
