SELF-BUILD Case Studies
Our self-build case studies are great illustrations of how we take our standard house designs and alter them to be client specific. You will see the family resemblance running through all our Caber House projects, although the finished articles are quite unique! We understand the process can be quite stressful for our clients, which is why we are open, friendly and honest in our approach and do everything we can to ensure your project is a great experience for you.
Self-build Case Studies
Case Study - Fyvie
A stunning site on the edge of open countryside in Fyvie, this Type B showcases the inherent flexibility of the Caber House Designs.
The living room area has been swapped with the kitchen / dining position to allow a gable end pantry and utility room extension.
From the dining area, a sun-room extension has been added to the south elevation, and a further gable extension provides a ground floor master-suite.
On the First Floor, the end bedroom has been repurposed as a full width home-cinema room, with the remaining 2 bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill shower room.
A client-installed metal standing seam roof and mono-pitch dormers give this house an instant modern look, with render, timber and natural stone completing the external finishes.
The metal roof compliments the alu-clad triple glazed windows, and this A-rated, energy efficient house is powered by a heat pump and 4kW photovoltaic array, serving underfloor heating.
A modern corner stove sits adjacent to a large triple glazed window in the living room and heat recovery ventilation provides fresh air and controls heat loss.
Case Study - Elgin
Case Study - Machrihanish
With multiple design revisions, including the creation of a first floor gallery, bespoke stair, extended kitchen, veranda, balcony, double height living room, and stunning corner window to capture the panoramic views across Machrihanish Bay, this Caber House proves the versatility of the standard house designs.
Every aspect of the building, from each stage of construction and build, through to the use and future potential has been carefully considered to make an efficient, warm, dry, light filled and beautifully practical building that will fit in to the environment, whilst minimising the impact on the wider environment.
With the views across the bay to the North, an additional large glazed opening was included to the rear wall of the Living Room to capture solar gain from the South, with the entrance canopy extended to form a veranda to provide shading in summer to prevent overheating. The large North windows were retained to ensure uninterrupted views, with the energy model adapted to ensure low running costs despite the North-facing openings.
The kit was erected to wind and watertight in just 12 days, with local contractors then following on to complete the build.
With very few newbuild houses in Machrihanish, this project has created a lot of interest locally and the client is delighted with the house and, in particular, the corner window.
Case Study - Wells
This 5 bedroom house is sited in Wells, Somerset and it is our first fully timber clad Caber House in England. In our drive to reduce our cement use in construction it is also our first suspended ground floor Caber House.
It is based on a Type B Caber House. Open plan spaces on the ground floor and minimal internal partitions provide spacious, light living environment.
Throughout this build we took full advantage of the south orientation of the site. The large glazed openings positioned towards the garden and use of the veranda are fantastic for allowing the winter sun to heat the home while having solar shading for the high summer sun.
The house has an air lock cat flap to accommodate the owner’s pet while keeping the house airtight.
