Contemporary SIPs End Terrace, Sheffield
This is another project being undertaken by Robin & Elaine Grayson who have many years experience both in the building business and in the use of SIPs (They built their own SIPs house!). This is a high quality contemporary building using a selection of glazing formats which creates life to the elevational treatment of the dwelling whilst maintaining there proportions as well as reinforcing the bespoke nature of the development.
Development factfile
Client: Mr & Mrs Hunt
Contractor: R & E Grayson & Sons, Hope Valley, Derbyshire
Architect: Halliday Clark, Salts Wharf, Ashley Lane, Shipley BD17 7DB
SIPS Started: 15.2.10
SIPS Completed: 10.3.10
Project Address: Hackthorn Road, Woodseats, Sheffield
INTERESTING FACT: The Hunt house is a very exciting project in many ways. Whilst the clent's brief on the one level is very simple i.e. the creation of a 3 bedroomed house, on another level, their aspiration to create a truly modern re-interpretation of a s storey dwelling at low cost, high quality and to a high level of sustainability has proved inspirational. It is hoped with the help of the local planning office that Hunt House will become a template for sensitive, modern housing which minimises environmental impact but maximizes benefits to the occupier and the surrounding community.
The materials
Foundation: Concrete slab & strip foundations supporting the SIPs system (Structural Insulated Panels)
Walls and roof: The proposal includes the careful use of high quality materials to support the highly contemporary nature of the design. The dwelling is constructed from a highly insulated SIPs system.
Outer walls: Brick clad to match the existing buildings at lower level with vertically orientated timber cladding being used for the upper levels.
Heating: Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery unit.
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