James Byrne, Passive House Designer
Green Awards 2012 WINNER
The Green Residential Building
www.winkens.ie
Architect, Winkens Architecture
This two story dwelling is based on a traditional long house. It will be constructed in timberframe with a hemp lime cast construction outer wall 450mm thick. It is a self build. The client is 100% hands on. He has great attention to detail. A heat recover ventilation system (HRV) and rainwater harvesting will also be installed. A wetland system designed by Olan Herr reedbed and wetland system consultant Dundalk is also part of the build.