Photos : Mac Eye Projects and Mac Eye Photography
SOPREMA
Reinventing the Country Cottage as a Thermally Efficient , Passivhaus Standard Home
Nestling in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds is a self-build project which proves that bespoke homes don ’ t need to be extravagant to be exceptional . Constructed to Passivhaus standards to deliver both sustainability and low running costs , ‘ The Paddock ’ makes use of woodfibre insulation from Soprema ’ s Pavatex range . The result is a modest two-bedroom cottage that has achieved outstanding thermal performance with the use of a natural , renewable material that ’ s in tune with the ethos of the project and its location .
A NATURAL APPROACH
Located near Shipson-on-Stour , ‘ The Paddock ’ is a two-bedroom , twobathroom timber-frame property with a double height open plan living area . While not certified as Passivhaus , as this involves additional costs for certification , the 1.5 storey bungalow has exceeded the airtightness and thermal performance requirements of the standard , while complementing its natural surroundings .
Designed and constructed by Passivhaus and sustainable building specialist , Mac Eye Projects , The Paddock has been built for a private client on land owned by her family . The brief was to use natural materials wherever possible and minimise the environmental impact of the build , while creating a comfortable home requiring minimal heating or cooling .
PREVENTING THERMAL BRIDGING
Mac Eye Projects has worked with Soprema ’ s Pavatex products on many previous projects , including Larch Corner , which won the prestigious
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