Eco-homes: 3 sustainable projects in the UK
Discover 3 of the best environmentally-friendly self build projects on home shores.
When it comes to building environmentally-conscious homes, there’s a whole world of inspiration out there. However, some of the most dynamic projects can be found right here in the UK.
Image: Beech Architects
From projects using sustainable materials to those meeting low-energy Passivhaus standards, there’s more than one way to create a home that lessens the impact that both the building process and the eventual home has on the environment.
We’ve highlighted 3 projects by architects in the UK that have approached sustainability in different ways to serve as inspiration for prospective self-builders.
Listening Station and Watch Room, Beech Architects
Image: Beech Architects
When designing these holiday homes on the Suffolk coast, Beech Architects were already considering the end of life potential of the materials.
If the coastline eroded, or the buildings were no longer needed, the structures could be moved to a different location, but they’ve also been designed to be ‘infinitely recyclable’.