Silver Bark House, Co. Down

A stylish, timber-clad dwelling built to Passive House standards, situated on a gently sloping site with views of the Mourne mountains, Co. Down. Built with a focus on energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, the building earned the prestigious top spot in the Sustainability Category at the 2023 RIAI Architecture Awards. To ensure airtightness, SuperPan VapourStop, a passivhaus-certified racking board with EPD certification, was utilised on the internal side of the timber frame walls. Solitex Adhero, a peel & stick breather membrane, was then used on the external side, behind the cladding, to provide additional protection.