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Plot 26
studioKAP ARCHITECTS
studioKAP is an architectural practice based in Glasgow, drawing on expertise from the UK and abroad to inform a steadily growing body of award-winning work. Our spread of activity is predominantly residential but also includes work in community healthcare, leisure, urban design and the arts. Built projects to date range in scale from £25k to £5M and cover both an extensive involvement with existing (often listed) buildings and new-build work.
Architect
Owner/Developer
Contractor
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Component and Interior Sponsors
THE HARDCORE
SOFTHOUSE
The Hardcore Softhouse offers a contemporary vernacular that carefully considers the appropriate use of sustainable construction materials in a solar orientated design.
Both dwellings are planned around south facing double height wintergardens with galleries above.
House Type
2 semi-detached houses
Internal floor area
Each house 113m²
Number of bedrooms
3
Number of Public rooms
2
Construction
The external envelope is constructed from a timber clad highly insulated timber frame, while a central masonry core houses and passively recovers energy from the daily activities of cooking and bathing.
Predicted annual energy performance/running cost for heating (from SAP rating)
Predicted annual running cost for heating: £260
Energy usage (heating only) in KWH/M2
106 KWh/m²
For sales enquiries please contact
Rettie & Co by telephone on
0845 220 6565 or email:
scotlandshousingexpo@rettie.co.uk
or visit www.highlandhousingalliance.com/expo
