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Low Energy House by Architecture for London is a refurbished Edwardian terrace in Muswell Hill that’s been completely transformed into a comfortable, calming and healthy home.
Low Energy House aims to exemplify the sustainable refurbishment of a typical terraced home in London, with a constrained budget. In an era where we are more resourceful and more conscious than ever before, it’s crucial that we explore how the architectural and interior design world can address the importance of energy consumption and functionality for the future of our homes.
Additional design features of Low Energy House include timber structure, triple glazing, a continuous airtight layer and insulation to the entire building envelope. Walls were insulated externally at the side and rear, and internally at the front with wood fibre. Insulating the property internally at the front has allowed the original Edwardian door to be preserved, an ode to the timeless features of the building.
The aim of Architecture For London is to improve people’s lives by reimagining the places in which we live and work. The studio is a collaborative team of architects and landscape/interior designers.
The group of creatives work at all scales, from furniture to bespoke private homes and commercial developments. They are a RIBA Chartered Practice based in London.
Environmental impact is a key consideration in their projects. The studio takes a research-based, fabric-first approach to sustainability that carefully considers the embodied energy of materials and the performance of the buildings in use.
Director and architect Ben Ridley is a Passivhaus designer.
Photography: Lorenzo Zandri and Christian Brailey
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