EARTHBORN USED FOR TINY PASSIVE HOUSE
One of the smallest two bedroom houses allowed in London
featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
The tiny eco house occupies just 83sq m but makes the most of
every inch of that space by using six half-storey floors linked by
open stairs.
Designer Joe Stuart said: “Passive house criteria were key and we
sought environmentally friendly solutions. We settled on Earthborn
paints because they are virtually VOC free and have the best
covering power.”
Most of the house was painted with Ecopro Matt Emulsion, white
being chosen to maximise light transmission through the building.
The light grey Tuffet shade of Claypaint was chosen to provide a
calm ambience in the two bedrooms.
Claypaint is a unique, clay based emulsion - a high performance,
highly breathable paint that covers exceptionally well and gives a
distinctive, ultra matt finish.
Ecopro Matt Emulsion is especially useful for new plaster, having
excellent covering properties.
The lack of oils and acrylics means Earthborn paints do not give off
harmful emissions, and are much better for the health of building
occupants as well as the environment. At just 83sqm, Joe Stuart’s tiny new build was designed to exceed
passive house standards. (Photo: courtesy Joe Stuart).
Claypaint is available in Earthborn’s signature palette of 72 shades,
while Ecopro is available in all 100 colours of BS4800. They are
both approved to the stringent EU Ecolabel standard. For further information visit:
www.earthbornpaints.co.uk
www.warehome.co.