Ben’s ambition was to create an “exemplary demonstration” of how a traditional terraced building can be adapted to reduce energy use


of its eco features results in the home only producing annual CO2


emissions of 4600 kgCO2 e, and achieves what Ben set out to


do, of turning a standard London home into a sustainable building. In terms of functionality as a family, Ben says he is really happy with the open plan spaces on the ground oor. e adds, it works well for family life and also when friends come over. Often in London homes, liing spaces and kitchens are split oer different oors or different parts of the house, so it’s great to have all the liing areas together in one space. He is delighted with the natural materials: The natural limestone is a pleasure to see


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every day. The way that sunlight catches it and reeals the ancient fossils is fantastic One interior design feature that he’s particularly happy with is the continuous curtain in the main bedroom that works really well to create a cosy space. Oerally, the house is warm and comfortable throughout the year, and is a real oy, he enthuses. Ben has one final learning to share from designing this highly energy-efficient house. amely, the importance of airtight tapes and membranes being installed carefully. Architects need to ensure it’s carried out properly, and that the site workers understand the products and principles of airtightness.


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