The house has will be made from weathering steel. This is the same material that was used to build the Tree top walkway in Kew Gardens. The steel will develop a rich deep autumnal red and brown patina that will blend in with the surrounding brick buildings in Cambridge road.
Weathering steel 'tree' in Kew Gardens |
The shell of the house is a like the hull of a boat, it is waterproof and is also the structure of the house. This means that the walls can be highly insulated and air tight to minimise heat losses.
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