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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. House 19 in Amersham, England by Jestico + WhilesJuly 20th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Jestico + Whiles House 19 is designed as a carbon neutral, energy efficient home in the ancient historic town of Old Amersham, nestled in the Chiltern Hills. The house fuses traditional forms and local materials in an elegant and modern way to make full use of the natural aspect and orientation of the site.  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith
 Image Courtesy © Grant Smith The development of a simple plan and section has delivered a house of exceptional quality whilst at the same time bringing together the most comprehensive range of passive and active energy-saving features in a well-considered, thoughtful assembly of light-filled spaces, suited to 21st century living.  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith The architect’s expertise in, and passion for, sustainable design is evident in a combination of practical, robust, simple and deliverable design features that form the bedrock of the design approach. House 19H features a ground source heat pump, earth tube ventilation and rainwater harvesting and has been constructed to exceed building regulation standards of energy efficiency.  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith In terms of materials the house is firmly rooted in the history of the area through the use of delicately dark stained vertical board cedar cladding, snapped-and-knapped luminescent flint (used for cladding and to create external walls), dark zinc roofing and accents of carefully placed corten steel to accentuate certain elements of the elevation. The detailing of the house reflects these material choices. House 19 is a fusion of architectural moves, contemporary vernacular and pragmatic sustainability features and represents a benchmark for new houses in historic locations.  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith  Image Courtesy © Grant Smith  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles  Image Courtesy © Jestico + Whiles
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