Images by Angus Bremner photographer, from Oliver Chapman Architects Apr
2006
This prototypical pair of three bedroom semi-detached houses has been
designed and built in Swinton, Berwickshire for Berwickshire Housing Association
for rent at an affordable price.
The appearance of a simple, archetypal form of a house has been achieved
by detailing flush junctions between walls and roof pitches, recessed
rainwater downpipes and discreet details to conceal cavity barriers.
The houses set out to raise the standards of sustainable design in residential
developments. Energy conservation methods employed include the collection
of solar energy through a whole house ventilation and water heating system,
glazed sunspaces, wind energy via small individual turbines and rain water
harvesting.
The construction is lightweight and quick to erect. Well insulated breathable
timber
frame walls are clad in cement fibre slates and timber boarding.
Swinton House, Scottish Borders: info from Oliver Chapman Architects
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