PROJECT / 008
Grove House
A fabric-first new-build residence.
Reference plate — Grove House
- Location
- Cambridge
- Year
- 2025 · Completed
- Discipline
- Residential
- Delivery
- Traditional contract
The brief
A family home with very low energy demand, achieved by the building envelope rather than by added equipment.
Our approach
Airtight timber frame, thick insulation, careful junction detailing and triple glazing, checked at each stage on site.
The result
A quiet, comfortable house whose performance comes from its fabric.
Scope
- Timber frame
- Airtightness detailing
- Triple glazing
- Heat recovery ventilation
Constraints
- Tight detailing tolerances
- Weather-protected frame erection
- Limited site storage
Close-up — material study
Work in progress — reference