Airtightness

Larch Corner, a record-breaking timber frame Passivhaus

by Matt Milton|19 October 2319 October 23|Design

One of the most airtight buildings in the world, Larch Corner is almost entirely timber-based above its slab. That includes the insulation and cladding: it's a cosy Passivhaus that truly is a forever home for the client and his family.

A Passivhaus haven of timber tranquility

by Matt Milton|29 June 2323 November 23|Build, Design

A timber-framed Passivhaus in Warwickshire, Larch Corner boasts some truly impressive credentials. Mark Siddall, of architecture practice LEAP, took on a challenging project and delivered an extraordinarily efficient building. It is 195 times more airtight than 2023 UK building regulations require. It is also a haven of timber-based tranquillity –...