Askew Cavanna Architects secured Permitted Development for the conversion of existing distribution buildings into residential use. We then went on to exchange this for a new planning approval for two new eco homes in a countryside setting. The first of these was completed as a self building project, where we provided a bespoke service to assist the client through to completion of the dwelling. Clad entirely in timber, glass and solar panels, the house provides open plan, flexible, double-height living space that opens onto private southern gardens via a planted patio that allows winter sun into the space whilst shading from the summer sun. Construction is timber frame, super insulated with passivhaus levels of airtightness. The building features integrated solar PV, Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery, along with Air Source Heat Pump.