Article source: DLM Architects 

The brief was to create an energy efficient and sustainable new build family home on a densely planted site in St Peter Port, Guernsey. Due to a number of protected trees and the high quality of natural landscape within an urban setting, the site was heavily restricted by the local planning department. After 4 years negotiating with planning, a solution was found that complied with the relevant policies and alleviated the concerns of the planners.  The building was designed to minimise overlooking to and from neighbouring properties, and maximise natural light and solar gain, whilst avoiding the numerous root protection areas of the surrounding trees and maintaining a proportionate footprint to the previous development on site.

Image Courtesy © Peter Landers Photography

• Architects: DLM Architects
• Project: The Glade
• Location: Guernsey
• Photography: Peter Landers Photography
• Engineer: Mike Ashman, Dorey Lyle and Ashman
• Completed: October 2017
• Area: 300sq Meters
• Contract Value: £450,000
• Completed: October 2017

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