A home in Pitmachie, Aberdeenshire, has picked up a host of awards at the recent Aberdeenshire Design Awards thanks to its focus on environmentally-friendly materials.
The ‘Model-D House,’ was designed by architect Professor Gokay Deveci, who runs a practice based at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University’s Garthdee campus. It was then turned into a reality by Old Rayne-based timber engineers, Sylvan Stuart Ltd.
Amongst the awards the house picked up was a highly commended stamp in the sustainability section of the awards for its extensive use of native timber and its insistence on sustainable sources. It also scored points for its low carbon footprint and features which allowed it to provide high standards of insulation whilst being low maintenance.
Choosing wood which comes from responsibly managed forests, or from recycled material, is key when working towards a sustainable construction project. Wood taken from forests that are certified to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards means that the world’s ancient forests are being preserved and true environmentally-friendly buildings can be constructed. Opting for wooden panels or cladding that has been manufactured using energy derived from renewables - residues left over from the manufacturing process - is also key to achieving a true sustainable construct. Many eco-aware architecture firms across the globe are increasingly specifying engineered wood-based panel products such as Caberwood MDF and Caberfloor, all of which are FSC certified.
The Model-D House also picked up a Saltire Society’s housing prize, the Wood for Good Award, and is on the shortlist for the highly coveted Doolan Prize, the highest cash award given in relation to the architecture industry each year.
Bryan Stuart, Sylvan Stuart’s managing director, told the Inverurie Herald, “We want to supply and build rural housing that has as low environmental impact as is possible, with cutting-edge design and construction technology, and at a price that makes it accessible to many.”
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/architect-designed-timber-home-scoops-numerous-awards
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