Sustainability Report
Embodied carbon
A full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was not carried out for this project. However, reducing embodied carbon was considered from the earliest design stages through a compact building form, structural efficiency, and the careful selection of durable materials. The narrow footprint minimizes material consumption while maximizing usable space, daylight, and natural ventilation. Long-lasting exterior materials were selected to extend the building's service life and reduce the need for premature replacement.
Operational Emissions / Energy
The project reduces operational energy demand through passive design strategies rather than relying primarily on mechanical systems. The elongated form allows natural cross ventilation throughout the house, while carefully positioned openings maximize daylight and reduce dependence on artificial lighting. Deep recesses and controlled solar exposure help limit overheating during warm seasons, and the compact building envelope improves thermal performance throughout the year.
Service and maintenance emissions
The building was designed with durability and low maintenance in mind. A restrained material palette, robust exterior finishes, and simple architectural detailing reduce maintenance requirements over the building's lifetime. By prioritizing durable construction systems and minimizing unnecessary complexity, the project aims to lower maintenance-related material replacement and the associated environmental impacts.
Afterlife
Yes. The house was designed around a simple and flexible spatial organization capable of adapting to changing family needs over time. The open-plan living spaces and clearly defined structural system allow interior layouts to evolve with minimal intervention. This flexibility enables the building to accommodate future functional changes, extending its useful life and reducing the environmental impacts associated with demolition or major reconstruction.
Although the project was not specifically designed as a fully demountable building, its straightforward structural system and restrained material palette facilitate future renovation and selective replacement of building components. The emphasis on durability, adaptability, and long-term use reduces the likelihood of premature demolition and supports a more resource-efficient building life cycle.