Home dispels the myth that exquisite contemporary architecture cannot be truly low energy or environmentally beneficial
Paper Igloo for Mhairi Grant and Martin McCrae
Contract value: £250,000
GIA: 188m2
Cost per m2: £1,330
Ostro is a contemporary and exemplary low-energy dwelling, and dispels the myth that exquisite contemporary architecture cannot be truly low energy or environmentally beneficial. This was a labour of love: Paper Igloo’s Mhairi Grant and Martin McCrae built the house by hand over several years on a modest budget. Nothing is unnecessary or superfluous and all parts meaningfully contribute to the story of the building, and its beauty and durability in the face of the climate crisis.
RIAS Awards 2022 Scotland
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