An Edwardian terrace house refurbished as a sleek, energy-saving abode in London

British firm Architecture for London has recently completed the extension and refurbishment of a traditional Edwardian terrace house into a modern, energy-efficient home.  Photo: Lorenzo Zandri and Christian Brailey, courtesy of Architecture for LondonCalled Low Energy House, the residence is located in Muswell Hill, a suburban district in north London, and aimed to set an example of a sustainable refurbishment of a typical terraced home with a constrained budget. The project’s embodied energy and energy in-use were taken into heavy consideration.  Photo: Lorenzo Zandri and Christian Brailey, courtesy of Architecture for LondonThe energy requirements were reduced through insulating, triple-glazing, and improving airtightness. The home was extended via a rear extension and a loft conversion. The home incorporates a timber structure, a continuous airtight layer, and insulation to the entire building envelope. The walls were insulated externally at the side and rear and internally at t...