Trussalls, Bisley, Stroud

 
 
 
 

Planning permission received for a new single storey dwelling. Located in the centre of Bisley the design will provide a lifetime home, providing flexibility to accommodate future wheelchair use.

The contemporary design includes natural stone and vertical timber cladding, with a thin and lightweight green roof which cantilevers over the south facing glazed elevation. The projecting canopy controls solar gain during warmer weather while the high performance windows and doors retain heat throughout the winter to minimize heating requirements and long term running costs. The roof also includes a large photovoltaic array, providing on site electricity to fuel the heat pump, which in turn provides heating and hot water to the house . The walls, floor and roof are all highly insulated to support the highly sustainable design.

 
 

A central atrium provides high levels windows which bring diffuse natural daylight into the centre of the house. This room provides flexibility to suit the current and future living requirements of the family, whereby the space can be closed off with large feature acoustic curtains to provide a separate living space or fully opened to create an open plan living space connected to the kitchen and dining room. The high level windows also draw warm air through the house, improving air quality through natural stack ventilation.