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A LOW CARBON NEW BUILD HOME IN HAMPSHIRE Claywood House Claywood House, a new 5-bedroom low-carbon home in Hampshire, is a perfect example of combing unique materials, high-performance bespoke glazing and innovative green power sources to create a sustainable family home. Splitting their two-acre plot of land in half, the client wanted the new home to contrast the existing one completely, so from the original design of a gothic home with turrets and a red brick exterior came this stunning modern home design with timber cladding, pale brickwork and a minimalistic glazing package. Significant excavation was required to level the ground for this luxury new build home before the building could start, and space had to be dug for the home's new indoor physiotherapy pool. The home also has lift access and a clear entrance point for ease of access for all the homes occupants.
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Utilising a ground source heat pump, a 12kw photovoltaic array and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system, this low-carbon home showcases exactly how a new home should be built, with the future in mind. IQ are always looking to utilise the latest advances in glazing technology to ensure the systems stand the test of time and will still perform just as well in 20 years' time. Bespoke timber cladding was used for the upper floor of the home, designed to mimic the surrounding trees. The deep coloured wooden slats line the home in a rhythmic pattern, only disrupted by the frameless glazing which allows a vast amount of natural light into the internal living spaces. Grand Designs interviewed the homeowners after the build, talking to them about how the design of the new home revolved around being completely wheelchair user friendly, even down to the smallest details. From a lowered kitchen sink to an elevated washer and dryer, the architects on the
