THE HOUSE BRITISH HOME AWARDS 2018 Adaptability is a key driver - PDF document

Terraces were originally designed to house both family and servants together in one place, over time this housing typology has become a popular part of British culture but in keeping with modern times we recognise that the family structure has changed along with many other social and economic infmuences. Our proposal re-invents the traditional terraced house for the 21st century, providing fmexibility to enable changes in family structure over multiple generations and providing an adaptable dwelling that can grow or shrink in size to accommodate the different demands each generation may have. LONG SECTION PERGOLA HIGH LEVEL TIMBER SCREEN 20,000 VEGETABLE GARDEN 5000 WARDROBE MASTER EN-SUITE BEDROOM 02 SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1:100 @ A3 Drone drop off point GARDEN DINING LOUNGE KITCHEN 01 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1:100 @ A3 UTILITY STORE ELECTRIC CAR CHARGE POINT BED 2 BATH BED/ COURTYARD STUDY GARAGE 1:100 @ A3 00 GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1:100 @ A3 THE GARDEN TERRACE THE HOUSE BRITISH HOME AWARDS 2018

Adaptability is a key driver behind the design of this terrace house it Front Elevations acknowledges the requirement that families evolve with changing 1:150 @ A3 lifestyles and life-stage needs. The house can be divided up into three key section. The front living section of the house will remain a constant as the rear ancillary section allows for future growth. The design of this section allows for the possibility of a future extension if the occupant’s requirements change creating an additional bedroom, offjce or family room. The rear section of the house also allows for the fmexibility to be converted into a separate standalone annex/ maisonette. The rear sections of two units can be combined to create two - one bedroom fmats. The adaptability means families can remain in the house for many years which improves neighbourly relationships and stability in the community. SUBURB RURAL CITY A typical terrace house and garden Our typical standard unit with roof garden Typical first floor apartment layout A prefabricated extension can be added to the garage to create an additional bedroom, offjce or family room. The ground fmoor garage could also be converted to create a separate annex Apt 1 Apt 2 SUBurb RURAL CITY The ancillary section of two terrace houses Rear Elevations can be combined to create two - one bedroom apartments 1:150 @ A3 THE GARDEN TERRACE ADAPTABILITY BRITISH HOME AWARDS 2018

JEFF & JILL Are a newly married couple and have just moved into their 3 bedroom house. Their home fronts a large JACK & JACKIE public green space, whilst Have been living in their house for 6 years. With having small outdoor a growing family they have decided to order an JULIE private spaces dotted extension pod above their garage to create a new Just graduated from throughout the house. family room university and is living in her affordable 1 bedroom fmat. 21m distance between front elevations 2 1 9.5m between rear elevations 1. This area highlights an area of the development with 20 dwellings (houses and apartments) that works at the density of 75 dwellings per hectare. 2. The houses will front onto a central community garden with no access for vehicles. This green will include a mixture of open green spaces for playing, wildfmower areas to encourage 3 biodiversity and allotments to promote healthier ways of life and well-ness. 3. A separate rear private drive will provide access to garages and communal squares, these lanes are un-like the traditional rear fenced driveways that created an enclosed feeling. They will instead be a tree-lined mews street; creating a second attractive entrance to the house. N THE GARDEN TERRACE MASTERPLAN BRITISH HOME AWARDS 2018

Environment The environmental philosophy developed for the design of this terrace house centres around the idea of happiness well-being and the enjoyment of life. The sedum roof as well creating a recreational space and visual benefjts will also improve biodiversity and reduce surface water run-off. The private and communal allotments will encourage self-suffjciency as well as healthy eating. Services within the building help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote the use of primary energy sources with a high effjciency gas boiler and photovoltaic panels. There will be the option provided that the energy created by the panels can be stored in a house battery system. Water consumption has been addressed through the use of rain and grey water treatment and harvesting. The compact design combined with utilising Passivhaus principles such minimising thermal bridging, air tight construction and balance ventilation providing fresh air will help to reduce heating costs. Construction It is proposed that the houses will be constructed using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). The benefjts of this system are: • Allows for offsite construction. • Quick onsite assemble allowing internal work to commence earlier. • Can achieve good air leakage levels. • High thermal effjciency for the building envelope. • Easy repetition of parts for multiple units. Technology As well as an adaptable layout and lifestyle the design will also allow for easy integration of future technologies through the use of wireless intelligent infrastructure. Smart home technology occupants will be able to control items such as media, heating, car charging and even ordering a new extension through their phone! Prefabricated Photovoltaic panels extension Drone drop off point Electrical charging point & potential house battery system Smart technology SIPs wall, roof and fmoor construction High energy effjcient boiler THE GARDEN TERRACE DELIVERY BRITISH HOME AWARDS 2018