Proposal for land-use surrounded by houses, with only one means of access and restricted covenants in a much sought-after area of Liverpool whilst achieving optimal thermal performance – near zero running cost, healthy indoor air quality and exceptional comfort
The Aim
- Maximise use of land in response to the housing needs of the area whilst complying with current restricted covenants and planning policies.
- Sustainable construction to achieve low-energy house and zero-energy design.
The Solution
- Proposed a 5-bedroom luxury executive house with central courtyard and 2-level outdoor swimming pool, high-level of natural daylighting
- Best use of thermal mass
- Use renewable technologies i.e. solar panels, air sourced heat pumps
- Good level of energy efficiency in construction system
- Choosing green, sustainable materials
The Outcome
- High level of comfort, luxury contemporary house with minimal running cost
- Self-powered, passive house with sustainable indoor environment technologies
- Aesthetically pleasing to withstand the test of time & environment
