Swallow Barn, Blindcrake


This project has in the local press and BBC Radio, the "eco-home" project has been undertaken by Day Cummins Limited director Stuart Woodall and involves the ecologically sustainable conversion of a previously derelict barn into an exemplary low-energy family dwelling.

The conversion uses environmentally sound building materials and construction methods, and incorporates innovative sustainable energy-saving systems such as micro-wind-turbine electricity generation and a ground source heat pump for hot water and heating. Situated within the Lake District National Park, the eco-friendly ethos extends to wildlife habitat promotion, including built-in bat roosts and a planted green roof. Winner of a Green Apple Award in 2007 for Environmental Design.

A Phase Two Extension to the barn is currently under construction during late 2009 to examine the affects of super insulated structures using traditional building techniques.

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The Eco Barn project has been featured recently in the local press and on BBC Radio Cumbria:

"Stuart is our eco inspiration" : Published on 21/02/2006 : Not too long ago, architect Stuart Woodall would have been called a crank and worse. His ‘eco-home’ with a grass roof, under-floor heating powered by warmth taken from the ground, water recycling and a small wind turbine generating electricity, would have been laughed at....

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"Green home for Cockermouth man" : Published on 24/02/2006 : Cockermouth architect Stuart Woodall has brought new meaning to the phrase ‘taking work home’ by designing his house to be an eco showroom for clients. The 31-year-old bought a dilapidated former hearse house in Blindcrake two years ago and has lovingly created a family home with impeccable green credentials.

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