Modernist House, London, by Richard Mitzman
Richard Mitzman recently gained planning permission for a unique ecological modernist house in Hampstead's conservation area; work will begin late this spring. The design - touching Wallpaper's soft spot for the Modernist style - maintains a minimalist character of distinct volumes, clean lines, open planning and a combination of light and transparency.
The planned sustainable aspects are numerous; walls, windows and glass sheathing will be super-insulated, added louvers to the rear facade will reduce heat gain, rainwater will be harvested for irrigation and low emissivity 'E' coatings will be used. The whole house will be fitted with an efficient underfloor radiant heating system, aerating taps, low volume showerheads, high efficiency light bulbs and wood sourced from sustainable managed forests.
Mitzman aims for a seamless blend of ecological features, rejecting the 'eco-architect' label: 'Sustainability is a really important issue and it should be an integral part to all good architecture.'
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