With the surrounding woods , the Thompsons and their architect ’ s immediately identified fenestration as a “ make or break ” element of the build . The orientation of the house meant that rooflights were going to be necessary to maximise light . Another chief concern was thermal performance , because they didn ’ t want their efforts to maximise light to result in an over-heated interior .
Of course , when you want to meet planning stipulations that require a contemporary take on traditional designs while maximising light and thermal performance , there is only one brand of rooflights that you can turn to .
" With the surrounding woods , the Thompsons and their architect ’ s immediately identified fenestration as a “ make or break ” element of the build ."
DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
Having whole window U-values of 1.4Wm2K and providing a sleek , frameless finish , the use of a combination of the Conservation Plateau and the neo rooflights from The Rooflight Company were perfect for the job in terms of both aesthetics and thermal performance .
The finished building is absolutely stunning , and the Thompsons have the contemporary-classic forever home they dreamed of .
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