Low-carbon home...
Architect Andrew Yeats worked closely with Rick and Angie to create an abode that demonstrates alternative design and construction ideas, supporting a low-carbon lifestyle. “e project aims to show that green homes do not need to be big budget undertakings using expensive high-tech building techniques and construction technology”, says Andrew. To achieve this, they focused on high levels of insulation, minimal thermal bridging, good airtightness and passive solar gain. Roof-integrated solar panels and a biomass wood stove system provide the renewables. e environmental ethos extends to the whole site, where Rick and Angie have developed systems for water harvesting and recycling materials on their smallholding: they grow fruit and vegetables, keep bees and sheep and have developed extensive composting systems, including an outdoor composting toilet.