Designed by building designer Rogier Voorhoeve (whose own home nearby has featured in Sustainable House Day in past years and also in Sanctuary 62, p40), Middleton Beach House is a response to the clients’ wish for “something different”. “It’s a ‘beachy-Scandinavian’ home crafted from local materials,” Rogier explains. “It’s highly sustainable, achieving a 7.5-Star energy rating, and features a rammed earth wall and waffle-pod concrete floor that function as thermal batteries, maintaining a stable indoor temperature year-round.”
Of course, the orientation is also carefully considered, with north-facing living areas and main bedroom. There is appropriately shaded double glazing and good cross ventilation, all contributing to its great passive solar performance.
Rogier is very pleased with the project and the collaborative approach to its construction. “Both the builder and I prioritise…
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