Why it is special
The house is designed to create an adaptable space between two timber-framed walls. It all goes up instead of out – occupying just half of the 9x9m plot offered. The idea is to minimise costs and enable housing to be built at higher densities.

How it is built
The frame is made of two super-insulated timber-frame walls. Within that, the timber floors can be configured ‘any way you like’ – so easily, suggest the architects, that people could learn to do it themselves.

Eco features
Rainwater collection system, green roof, energy-efficient lighting with movement detectors and shut-off systems. All energy supplied by ‘local low-carbon renewable energy sources’ – such as shared CHP (combined heat and power) plants.

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