Home of the Future shortlist revealed

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The Tree House by SW Architects incorporates a set-back from the main facade to create a double-height sunspace.

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FKDA Architecture's house is designed to be flexible, adaptable and grow with the family, with moveable walls and the potential to create new rooms and extend spaces.

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Cartwright Pickard Architects' house uses sheep wool for insulation and a pellet boiler.

26 April, 2007


Nine practices have been shortlisted in the new Home for the Future category of the British Homes Award, including entries from HTA, Gaunt Franics Architects and Higgs Young Architects.

The award is sponsored by NHBC and the Mail on Sunday with BD as media partner. The winning project will be selected by readers of The Mail on Sunday and announced at a gala presentation on May 31st. It will subsequently be built at the BRE Innovation Park as a catalyst to encourage mainstream builders to re-think their housing types. Tickets for the awards ceremony can be booked at www.britishhomesawards.co.uk.

Fonte: BDonline