Set within the challenging landscape of the Lake District, this three-storey low-energy home is a strong example of the ver­sa­til­ity of ICF con­struc­tion and its ability to accom­mo­date complex archi­tec­tural and structural designs.

The structural shell incor­po­rates a semi-basement built into the site, together with a com­bi­na­tion of insulated floor slab, stepped foun­da­tions and ground-bearing con­struc­tion to respond to the changing site levels. As the building rises, the footprint changes through a series of can­tilevered mid-floor structures and split-level transitions, requiring careful engi­neer­ing and coordination through­out the build.

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The project uses Izodom ICF by Econekt, with the system forming both retaining structures and the highly insulated external envelope. The com­bi­na­tion of reinforced concrete and continuous insu­la­tion allowed the same ICF tech­nol­ogy to respond to very different structural require­ments across the building while maintaining the principles of a low-energy envelope.

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This project demon­strates that ICF doesn’t have to restrict archi­tec­tural design. From below-ground con­struc­tion and stepped foun­da­tions to substantial cantilevers, changing floor levels and large structural openings, the system provides the flex­i­bil­ity to deliver technically ambitious low-energy homes.

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