The Old Timberyard

Built

RDA Architects, Iron Bubble

The project brief was to renovate a previous architect office into a new family home. The client was keen to implement Passivhaus standards; becoming the UK’s first commercial to residential EnerPHit.

Zero Carbon London

→ 14% reduction in embodied carbon onsite

→ Total embodied carbon for the project is 442 kgCO2e/m2a

→ Estimated operational energy for the new EnerPHit will be 68.2 kWh/m2a

Originally an old workshop once converted to an office, this central London building is getting its third lease of life by adding a basement, front extension and barrel-vaulted roof, transforming the building into a family home. The use of the previous structure dramatically reduces carbon emissions through a reduction in materials, transport and labour. With the aim of achieving Passivhaus and EnerPHit certification, the project focuses on high- quality insulation, airtight construction, an MVHR system, quality workmanship and thermal bridging. In construction, timber has been used where possible and a conscious limitation of steel keeps the building’s CFC footprint low.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Southwark

Size

180 sq m

Completion

2021

Location

29 Lacon Rd, London SE22 9EU, UK

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