A holiday home on the Norfolk coast combines superb modern energy efficiency and a traditional, local look and feelBuilding a home in a beautiful rural setting carries with it a special sense of responsibility. This was Simon Fenn and his partner Mitra Cvijanovic’s view from the moment they decided to create a new family home on the Norfolk coast, in the hamlet of Waxham. They were determined to make as light an impact on the surroundings as possible, designing a modern eco-friendly home that would be modest in scale and with the smallest possible carbon footprint. Their super-insulated “beach shack” is now heated by just two tiny electric radiators and even these are seldom used.We love how calm the house feels. It’s a complete retreat out of season, where we can get away from it all Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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