Dyer House
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A mews-scale building that sits discreetly below the existing brick villa
The house's Iroko-clad structure rests on a single-storey stone plinth nestling behind the trees and walls that currently characterise the Drossie Road side of the site. A pebbled roofscape presents a ‘fifth elevation’ and offers presentable views from neighbouring houses.
Two parking spaces and a turning area are located below a decked terrace to minimise their presence in the entrance courtyard.
Power is in part generated by a ground source heat pump and PV panels. The thermal design exceeds required regulation levels, with hemp insulation and a breathable envelope.
Data
- Begun: Nov 2010
- Completed: Dec 2011
- Floor area: 184m2
- Sector: House
- Total cost: £402,000
- Address: Falkirk, United Kingdom
