Longford Hemp Passive House

Longford Passive Hemp Hse Winkens ArchitectureJames Byrne, Passive House Designer

Green Awards 2012 WINNER
The Green Residential Building

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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.

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