Sitting on the edge of the breathtakingly beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal on the fringes of Bath, this new 350m2 house is an excellent example of great contemporary architecture that works hard in a sustainable way. It is a replacement dwelling for a late 20th Century property. The home has been designed to sit comfortably within its prominent canal-side site and the proposal was overwhelmingly supported by the planning committee representatives. A fabric first approach to the thermal envelope ensures a high environmental standard. This degree of technical performance was coupled with the design of open and light spaces throughout the home. Construction began on site in early 2016. A carefully detailed timber frame of ‘closed panels’ made up the exteriors walls which could be installed in a matter of hours. These panels arrived on site complete with insulation and even wiring, ensuring efficiency and accuracy of construction. This level of attention to detail has resulted in a modern, efficient and sustainable home that sits comfortably within its natural setting while also being finely tailored to suit the clients’ individual needs.