We are thrilled to unveil the conceptual designs for Wild Brook Barn, an innovative project aimed at enhancing biodiversity and sustainability. Utilising a detailed 3D render, we have brought our plan and vision to life, showcasing our commitment to a greener future.

Wild Brook Barn embraces the national Biodiversity Net Gain policy, integrating features that harmonise with the natural environment. Our design includes natural pools surrounded by aquatic plants and a variety of native tree species. These elements are carefully selected to enrich the landscape and provide vital habitats for local wildlife, fostering a thriving ecosystem.

With the recent introduction of the national Biodiversity Net Gain planning policy, we are committed to creating a truly biodiverse dwelling and gardens that complement this policy rather than oppose it. Biodiversity can help communities adapt to climate change by increasing resilience to extreme weather conditions and improving air and water quality. The Biodiversity Net Gain policy aids in mitigating climate change through the restoration and protection of nature.

To increase biodiversity, we have incorporated a natural pool surrounded by aquatic filtration plants and oxygenator species. This pool forms a central focus of the house, creating a harmonious connection with nature and providing shelter. The house will be surrounded by native tree species and wildflower meadow grasses, establishing specific habitats for morning, midday, and afternoon. The building itself is predominantly single-storey and clad in black timber, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the wooded backdrop and surrounding landscape.

Follow us as this project develops.

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We are excited to share our latest project with you which recently completed in Brighton. Chamfer Houses are three, new build, detached, family houses in Roedean, Brighton with incredible sea views. The construction of these houses were achieved through a timber modular system – Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). We successfully created a new site with three new low-energy dwellings.

MMC is an exciting form of construction with the frames of all the houses fabricated off-site, transported, and fitted onto site. As green ethos and design-led architects this became an important project for us. 

There are significant environmental benefits to be gained from using MMC in construction. 80% less waste material means less resources used and fewer emissions produced. This is especially important given that the construction industry is the UK’s biggest consumer of natural resources. Every year, construction uses an estimated 450 million tonnes of material. Much of this has large emissions associated with its production or transportation. This, coupled with the waste produced by the construction industry, makes for some pretty grim environmental figures.

To see more on this project take a look here: https://hapa-architects.co.uk/portfolio/the-chamfer-house/

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