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| Sunnybank house--Venner Lucas Architects |
The Sunnybank House, the Scottish Grand Design 2011 winner, caught my attention today. The owner's intent and design execution as a Passivhaus have a lot of ideas that are attractive.
- No heat or air conditioning--This is a 4500-5000 Kelvin Degree Day site, similar to Maiden Cove
- 270 m2 (~3000 ft2), very similar to our high target area
- Main living areas on the ground floor to tie into the exterior
- Tear-down of an existing 1970s house to rebuild as a new house
- An earth cooled 'larder' (pantry)
- Avid cooks with a large kitchen-galley
- Use of durable surfaces throughout: Tile, heavy wood, industrial glass, metal.
- Modern, simple, interior. Single color scheme with very few window treatments
- Nearly in town, but on a quiet property, removed from the main street
Some things that have mixed feelings
- Absolute carbon zero footprint--Nice, but not a deal maker or breaker
- Children's touches to entertain a growing family, such as a slide with the stairs. (Interesting idea, especially for moving luggage up and down--ramps are easier...)
- Color changing LED's in the bathroom. Similar to rental cars--not really necessary.
Some things that are not:
- Highly modernist exterior. I am amazed that Southern Scotland let them get this approved.
- Multiple tennis courts on the property
- Two acre garden
Approximate site location (approximately in center of picture, south of the A107 in Coldingham, Scotland.)
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Good links and some interior pictures:
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| The kitchen has a two sided work surface with unobstructed views to the outside. |
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| Good use of sunlight and Low E skylights |
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| Note the ramp/slide next to the stairs |
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