Early
man
800,000 BC
E v o l u t i o n o f m a n
This is a recent development...
Man starts
living indoors
20,000 BC?
Modern
man
2016 AD
87% of our time is now spent indoors
CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS
House and garden
as one
.
Natural shading
when it is most needed
.
Variety, yet collective harmony
Individual expression
.
Privacy
Delight
.
Light and shade
Colour and texture
.
Rhythm, not repetition
.
TRADITIONAL ALTERNATIVE
Better for daylight
Better for solar
Better for cross-ventilation
Better connection to garden
Better connection to street
Dual aspect living / kitchen / dining
More room for parking
More room for bikes & bins
RETHINKING THE
TRADITIONAL MODEL?
SO, WHAT IS BUILT-IN SUSTAINABILITY
WHEN IT COMES TO HOUSING?
• Are close to public transport and amenities
Homes which…
• Get the basics right first – good levels of
insulation and airtightness
• Consider building form and volume on heat loss,
daylighting and cross ventilation
• Consider orientation in terms of solar potential,
heat loss and overheating
• Consider integrated services locations e.g. MVHR
• Are great places to live – bright, warm, safe,
flexible, delightful(!) with positive connection to
outside and part of a good community. These
places will be around for many more generations