Solar House
Project Overview
LOCATION: BERKSHIRE
BRIEF:
· Renovation and rethinking of a 1980s passive-solar house set within a walled garden.
· The original design attempted to capture and redistribute solar gain but suffered from poor thermal comfort.
· The conservatory space was too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and drafty throughout the year.
· Internally, the layout felt fragmented despite being open-plan, and the original softwood glazing had reached the end of its lifespan.
HIGHLIGHTS:
· Infilling the courtyard recess transforms the open plan, creating a more open, garden-oriented living space.
· High-quality Schüco triple glazing introduced around the curved façade and across the infill significantly improves thermal performance and overall comfort.
· The reconfigured interior is strongly connected to the south-facing walled garden, visible from every angle.
· Discreet steelwork enables the complete opening up of the enlarged living space.
· The extensions, alterations, and sustainable refurbishment future-proof the house, giving this distinctive home a new and stylish lease of life.
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