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A low energy home which responds to its woodland plot


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R Design Studio (AR) created a striking contemporary home, Woodland House, built with angular blocks clad in black larch and featuring VELFAC aluminium/timber windows on every facade. Designed for newly retired clients, the minimalist home offers fl eible living spaces, energy effi ciency, and has won the 2023 Build It Award for ‘Best Timber Frame Home.’ he house refl ects its rural Devon setting, nestled in a valley surrounded by woodland. AR carefully positioned VELFAC windows to capture natural light and frame scenic views. Architect om ord eplains, e tracked the sun’s path across the plot to determine


the best location for each room and the ideal placement of VELFAC windows. his maimied daylight and connected the interior with the surrounding landscape.’ In the music room, windows capture morning and evening sunshine, while a large window in the main bedroom frames a treetop view. The home achieves an impressive U-value between 0.13 and 0.16W/m2


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supported by EL double glaing. As long-standing users of VELFAC, AR found it an easy choice to specify the system for Woodland House. EL glaing offers durability, aesthetic appeal, and ecellent energy performance,’ says Tom. The unique design also included VELFAC


trickle vents, which allowed AR to bo and plaster the windows into the walls, creating a frameless ‘cookie cutter’ effect.


 emphasied the importance of using eperienced EL installers to ensure air tightness and performance, which was especially important in this low-energy build. Woodland House is not just an eample of modern design but also of timber craftsmanship, from the larch cladding to the seamless interior fi nishes, creating a uniue, energyeffi cient home.


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