Lessendrum,
Linlithgow
New-Build
Eco-Friendly House
A new-build
house including solar photovoltaic panels to generate free electricity, solar thermal panels for free hot water, high-performance
triple glazing, locally-sourced materials, underfloor heating, smart metering,
rainwater harvesting, a home-office, space for recycling and other low carbon
features.
This project presented a rare opportunity to design a new-build house on
a secluded site in the heart of Linlithgow. The sloping site led EKJN to
create a split-level design with a large open-plan Living/Dining/Kitchen
area facing the garden, and Bedrooms arranged to the rear, half a level
down and half a level up from the main floor. A double-sided log-burner
is built into the central stone fireplace to heat the entire house for most
of the year.
The contemporary design is offset by traditional materials, with ashlar
sandstone walls projecting beyond the footprint to create boundary walls
and screen walls within the landscape. The building achieved a 'Silver Active' award in sustainable design. This award doesn't only aim to reduce energy demand,
but also promotes general wellbeing, so there's enhanced acoustic separation between the rooms and more daylight than in a typical house.
The house was completed in 2019.
