Our approach to designing and building houses is guided by the following key design objectives. Working to these objectives offers several benefits for the individual and the family alike.
Our intention of working to a sustainable brief-acting with consideration for the local and global environment-also brings its own benefits. The environmental agenda matters-and we believe the way we design and build our houses should reflect that concern.
Good Levels of Natural Daylight
Good Quality, Natural Materials
Warranty Backed Design & Construction
Good Levels of Natural Daylight
In a home good levels of natural daylight are important. Raising the levels of light in imaginative ways improves the interior of a home - natural light adds to the sense of space and reduces the amount of artificial lighting needed. The outcome is improved well-being, energy conservation and reduced running costs.
Key Benefits
- Reduces dependency on artificial lighting
- Conserves Energy
- Reduces Bills
- Benefits Health
- Improves the quality of life
Design Focus
- Orientation of the house: maximising south-facing elements
- Select the right window sizes
- Careful garden planting: adding richness but protecting views and privacy
- Adding skylights, light wells and sun pipes to bring natural light into darker areas and reduce the need for artificial lights
- Using light colour schemes: reflects light around the house
- Designing for open-plan, flexible space to allow light to travel through the building
- Arranging living & working spaces to take advantage of natural light & incorporate views
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