Retrofit

Radical Retrofit, North Yorkshire

An extensive renovation of a 18th century stone barn that prioritises natural materials in the design. Pine king-post roof trusses are left exposed in the existing building, and a new Douglas fir in-the-round column and glulam beam structure is used in the new extension.

Studio Bio (UK Hempcrete’s in-house design studio) was engaged by the clients to detail the complete technical building envelope with bio-based materials, run moisture risk analysis and provide on-site hempcrete training.

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Established in 2019, our in-house design studio, Studio Bio, developed out of an industry demand for designers with a specialist knowledge of bio-based construction and detailing.

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