CASE STUDY
THE BIID INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS ANNA WHITEHEAD PRIZE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The British Institute of Interior Design( BIID) regularly champions environmentally conscious interiors by recognising the designers who place sustainability and responsible practices at the heart of their work.
Amongst the various prestigious prizes at the annual BIID Interior Design Awards, the Anna Whitehead Prize is presented for the best achievement in sustainable interior design, continuing the legacy of the late Anna Whitehead, a dedicated BIID member and sustainability advocate.
The Anna Whitehead Prize seeks to encourage designers to embed environmentally responsible principles into their practice, and is awarded to projects that exemplify sustainability.
Last year’ s Interior Design Awards ceremony, hosted at the iconic Drapers’ Hall in London, awarded the Anna Whitehead Prize to The Vawdrey House for their West Side Common project. The judges highlighted its‘ remarkable transformation and exceptional commitment to sustainability, which combined well-being, design quality, and environmental performance in a way that feels both luxurious and purposeful.’
THE VAWDREY HOUSE – WEST SIDE COMMON
One of only nine refurbishments in London to be certified to the EnerPHit standard by the PassivHaus Institute, this house is an essay in how to create a unique, contemporary home that is beautiful inside and out, whilst adhering to the highest possible environmental credentials.
Q: WHAT WAS THE CLIENT’ S BRIEF FOR THIS PROJECT?
A: The clients, committed to sustainability, initially planned a new PassivHaus but chose instead to retrofit their existing home for greater
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