SIPS Eco Building, Ambleside
Adrian set out to extend the traditional Lake District building that houses the Glasshouse Restaurant by adding an additional retail unit and two residential units. By using SIPs he has built a three storey building with ample space in the top floor (by utilising the roof space) by having a short erection time, excellent 'u' values and airtightness and maximising use of the floor space by only having the TEK panel (SIPs)142mm thick. Once finished the building will blend in with traditional buildings in the National Park and be a lot more cost effective to heat.
Development factfile
Client: Adrian Sankey
Contractor: Kim Tullett, Hough Tullett Planning, Management & Engineering
Architect: Rod Hughes, Adhoc Associates
SIPS Started: 12.11.09
SIPS Completed: 17.12.09
Project Address: Mill Yard, Ambleside, Cumbria
INTERESTING FACT: Despite the worst flooding in living memory we still managed to complete the contract before the Christmas break. Even though the roof is very complex the roof panels and glulams were fixed in only one day.
The materials
Foundation: Concrete Slab
Walls and roof: Kingspan TEK Building System (SIPs - Structural Insulated Panels)
Outer walls: Traditional Blue Slate (random)
Roof Tiles: Blue slate
Heating: Radiators
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