The Durisol House

摘要

In true self-build style, the clients also had a preference to save money by using construction methods that could be undertaken personally, without the need for specialised trades such as brick and block layers. For this reason, the client chose ICF and specifically woodcrete ICF for this project.ChallengesThe site has a large hill behind the proposed footprint of the build with the potential for instability. It was not feasible to excavate and construct a reinforced earth retaining wall, so instead the hillside was stabilised using shuttered concrete to form terracing up the slope. This in turn became usable outdoor space where none had existed before.