Landscape and Listed building renovation - Surrey, UK.

The brief was for an ecological refurbishment and extension of Grade II Listed 17th Century house and integrated ecological landscape design.

Building (project on hold)

• Remove dilapidated 20th Century extensions.
• High standard of design and comfort.
• Super insulation throughout - reduction of heating by 2/3rds.
• Purpose designed high performance, oak windows and doors - superior thermal performance, weathering and security.
• In-wall micro bore and under floor heating.
• Renewable energy - solar panels, wood burning and energy management centre.
• German solid brick construction and earth plaster.
• Passive ventilation.
• Terraced grass roof garden.
• Underground brick vaulted cold store for fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Organic paints, stains and waxes throughout

 

Landscape (constructed)

• Grey water filtration to feed Aquaculture pond.
• Rainwater collection, storage and filtration to supply building and overflow to Aquaculture pond and irrigation system.
• Black water (sewage) treatment reed bed system - bark pits, gravel bed and reed ponds leading to wildlife pond.
• Nutrient recycling system from Aquaculture pond, reed beds and wild life pond, to provide food for the woodland gardens and walled vegetable garden.
• Wildlife habitat creation and wildlife ponds.
• Extensive tree and shrub planting including shelter belts and wildlife corridors.
• High food yielding forest and vegetable gardens