Single storey house based on the original greenhouse for growing peaches

Newbury, Berkshire

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The initial concept was to expand and refurbish the original greenhouse dating back to the late part of the 19th Century. In the end, only the listed wall running through the spine of the building was retained. The greenhouse was sensitively taken apart and elements were incorporated in the new construction. The end product was a 200 sq m new dwelling, set within a mature garden, incorporating full height triple glazed units in the south-facing elevation, a ground source heat-pump, an air recycling system and photovoltaic panels on the south face of the roof.

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Tip of the day...roofs and gardens can be used to generate sustainable energy sources.