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Great Bow Yard

Great Bow Yard Langport, Somerset

Client:
South West Eco Homes
Location:
Langport, Somerset
BREEAM:
EcoHomes 'Excellent' Rating
Contact:
Dominic Eaton 0117 974 3271 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A winning competition entry on a unique, beautiful riverside location in Langport, Somerset has given Stride Treglown the opportunity to design two types of low energy housing, both in terrace form with differing orientations making the most of a natural site.

Externally the new homes use traditional materials in a contemporary way drawn from the local vernacular. One terrace features a sunspace-based passive solar design utilising a high thermal mass solution while the other uses a timber frame highly insulated lightweight solution.

Using these two housing types has allowed the client to undertake an "in use" analysis of the merits of each in a rural location. The development achieved a BREEAM EcoHomes 'Excellent' rating.

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