Dualchas Building Design

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Site Development, Inverie, Knoydart

Dualchas were approached to look at the potential of a 5 acre site just outside Inverie in Knoydart. The site is bounded to the south by the road to the north, a steepening bank and some spruce forest.  A burn runs through and it features tremendous views to the south.

We were able through careful negotiation with the roads department and planning office to increase the potential of the site from around 6 to 12 dwellings, with an affordable housing remit of 25%. The houses were designed with a clear sustainability agenda in terms of their drainage proposal, the energy strategy and economic viability.

The project proposes a district heating system using wood chip boilers, providing local employment and reducing CO2 emissions.  Additionally the houses are designed with extra insulation and utilise passive solar.