Ferry House Wins RIBA Award

Doug Johnson

Ferry House Wins RIBA Award

A Stunning New Home in Wiltshire has Won a Major Award for Architectural Design

A private home designed by architects AR Design Studio has won an RIBA Award.


Ferry House is located in a beautiful setting near Salisbury on a site which slopes down to the banks of the River Avon. Mesh supported this innovative project with a detailed renewable energy feasibility study.


Our team explored low energy options such as ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps and solar panels to reduce the building’s carbon footprint and running costs.


Sustainability was a key consideration in the design of this house which has three wings with views towards the river and the panoramic landscape.


It is orientated to benefit from solar gain in the winter and the glazing reduces the need for artificial light. There is effective cross ventilation of the principal spaces, an air source heat pump, and three times the level of insulation to create a super energy-efficient home.


It is fantastic to see such a forward-thinking architectural design achieve this national recognition. Congratulations to the AR Design Studio team and to everyone involved.


Image with thanks to Martin Gardner / AR Design Studio

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