The brief was for an ecological refurbishment and extension of a 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 insulated throughout – reduction of heating by two-thirds
• Purpose designed, high performance oak windows and doors – superior thermal performance, weathering and security
• In-wall micro bore and underfloor 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 wildlife pond to provide food for 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