With you every step of the way
With you every step of the way
With you every step of the way
Net Zero with a View
Conversion of a building used as an old sheep shelter to a net zero home
Photo credits - Andrew Hobbs Photography and Fiona Walsh Landscapes
The site is set in a fantastic location in Mid Devon with commanding 180 degree views across a valley. There was an old timber frame building that was originally a dance hall but had been used as a sheep shelter for the last 40 years. The site is steeply sloping and had other outbuildings that needed to be replaced.
This project started out by the client asking MJM to act as a retrofit consultant to assist with the client getting the project to Passivhaus standards. MJM was then asked to also take on the architectural design and act as contract administrator during construction. Amendments to the planning application were prepared, submitted and approved and new technical design put together to reflect the ambitions of the project. We then oversaw the construction of the build, working closely with the client and builder.
Whilst not listed the building is of historic interest and the planning department were keen to keep the aesthetic of the original buildings. Cladding materials were selected that match and compliment the original finishes, weathering and patinating further over time.
The completed design included an extension to the existing building, the construction of new outbuildings and substantial landscaping to overcome the change in levels. The buildings are highly insulated with triple glazed windows, MVHR ventilation system, external blinds to protect from solar gain, a bore hole for the water supply and photovoltaics solar panels. There is also a fully integrated home automation system that controls lighting, music, blinds, and much more.
The project is now complete and we look forward to catching up with the client to get feedback on how the building has performed over the first full year.
