Woodland House: sustainable design with efficient windows
Project Overview
The original 1930s structure was demolished and replaced with a modern, two-story residence designed to harmonize with its natural environment while emphasizing sustainable, high-quality design. This new house maintains the site’s openness through thoughtful landscaping, reducing its environmental footprint. The residence features five bedrooms, an open-plan living space, two family rooms, a guest house, and a pool leisure facility.
Site Integration
Nestled in the woodlands of the Metropolitan Green Belt, the home’s scale and massing were carefully planned to minimize its environmental impact. Designed to integrate seamlessly into the landscape, the project features a lower ground floor partially embedded into the site, offering rear-facing views. First floor is recessed to soften its appearance, while the flat roof design lowers the overall profile, reducing its visual impact.
Architectural Materials
The new construction merges traditional and modern building techniques. Natural materials like marble and limestone, paired with contemporary architectural details, ensure the residence’s longevity. Expansive curtain-wall glazing with reflective glass allows the building to blend into its surroundings. The mirrored upper structure appears lightweight and almost invisible as it reflects the surrounding trees and sky.


Sustainability Features
Focusing on reducing waste and maximizing energy efficiency, the project includes key sustainability features such as:
• Wastewater Treatment: Foul water is treated, and surface water is discharged back into the ground.
• Ground Source Heat Pump: A highly efficient system minimizes energy consumption.
• Heat Recovery Ventilation: Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery reduces heat loss.
• High-Quality Insulation: Comprehensive insulation throughout minimizes energy loss.
• Double Glazing with Solar Coating: Enhances thermal performance while reducing solar gain.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Windows significantly impact a home’s energy efficiency due to heat transfer. To ensure energy-efficient windows, optimal windows performance his needed , with low thermal transmittance to prevent heat loss and condensation. panoramah!’s minimalist windows with low-e coatings, gas fills, and thermal breaks offer exceptional insulation. These windows maximize natural daylight while reflecting solar radiation, keeping interiors bright yet cool in summer. During winter, they reflect indoor heat back into the home while blocking cold air. The combination of double glazing, warm-edge spacers, and insulated profiles helps reduce energy costs and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.


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