SCOTTISH HOUSE: A REVIEW OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN BUILDING INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUPS OF HOUSES WITH A VIEW TO SUSTAINABILITY, THE USE OF TRADITIONAL AND NEW MATERIALS, AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN
CASE STUDY 25 -
Nettleton House, Killin
Gaia Architects
Summary of Innovative Design Features
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Key Features of the Design which Contribute to Sustainability
- All Timber house
- Untreated Scottish timber (douglas fir)
- Breathing wall and roof.
- Passive solar
- Twin sash double glazing windows (non gas filled).
- Wood burning heating.
- Low emission paints
Materials, Traditional and New, which were selected for their Health/Environmental Impact
- Timber structurally and externally.
- Scottish timber.
- Warmcell insulation
- Low emission paints.
Problems Encountered obtaining Planning and Building Control Approval
- No problem with timber house which replaced a caravan and was considered a holiday home.
- Another discussion over breathing wall construction with building warrant.
- Assessment by building control that a chain rain water pipe was unacceptable in Scottish climate (driving rain).
Would Regulations/Procedures/ Guidance Benefit from being changed in any way?
- Find the difference in interpretation between authorities (and by individuals) confusing. Would like to see more consistency, and a review of Scottish executive non-intervention policy in devolving decision making to individual authorities - (and even individuals in authorities).