Cork House - Revision history

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	* Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA.		* Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA.
	* Sustainable home.		* Sustainable home.
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	* Whole-life costs for buildings WLC.		* Whole-life costs for buildings WLC.
	* Wood and the future home.		* Wood and the future home.

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	* Wood and the future home.		* Wood and the future home.

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	[[File:CorkInterior.jpg\|link=File:CorkInterior.jpg]]		[[File:CorkInterior.jpg\|link=File:CorkInterior.jpg]]

−	The building was shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2019 (having won the RIBA South Award, RIBA South Sustainability Award, RIBA National Award and [https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/stephen-lawrence-prize RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize] all in the same year).	+	The building was shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2019 (having won the [https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-regional-awards/riba-south-award-winners/2019/cork-house RIBA South Award, RIBA South Sustainability Award, RIBA National Award] and [https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/stephen-lawrence-prize RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize], [https://www.mansermedal.co.uk/project/2019-cork-house/ The Manser Medal - AJ House of the Year] and [https://woodawards.com/portfolio/cork-house/ Wood Awards Gold] all in the same year). The associated research paper 'Cork Construction Kit' was also awarded an [https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-presidents-awards-for-research/cork-construction-kit RIBA President's Awards for Research].

	= Environmental performance data =		= Environmental performance data =
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	* Wood and the future home.		* Wood and the future home.

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−	The building was shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2019 (having won the RIBA South Award, RIBA South Sustainability Award, RIBA National Award and Stephen Lawrence Prize all in the same year).	+	The building was shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2019 (having won the RIBA South Award, RIBA South Sustainability Award, RIBA National Award and [https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/stephen-lawrence-prize RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize] all in the same year).

	= Environmental performance data =		= Environmental performance data =

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	The roof was made using the same principles but constructed with an offset, which results in a pyramid shape. The entire vertical load is carried by the cork, and lateral loads are integrated into the cork at eaves level.		The roof was made using the same principles but constructed with an offset, which results in a pyramid shape. The entire vertical load is carried by the cork, and lateral loads are integrated into the cork at eaves level.

−	The interiors are organised by the structural rhythm of the pyramids. The internally-exposed cork captures light and shadow and creates an environment involving touch, sound and smell. In summer, skylights at the apex of the pyramids open for stack ventilation. In winter, the interiors offer enclosure, warmth and protection. The whole house is designed for simple disassembly so that all of the cork blocks are available at end-of-building-life ~~as either technical or biological nutrients~~.	+	The interiors are organised by the structural rhythm of the pyramids. The internally-exposed cork captures light and shadow and creates an environment involving touch, sound and smell. In summer, skylights at the apex of the pyramids open for stack ventilation. In winter, the interiors offer enclosure, warmth and protection. The whole house is designed for simple disassembly so that all of the cork blocks are available at the end of the building's life.

	[[File:CorkDiagram.jpg\|link=File:CorkDiagram.jpg]]		[[File:CorkDiagram.jpg\|link=File:CorkDiagram.jpg]]
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	¹Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978		¹Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978

−	= Project overview ~~at-a-glance~~ =	+	= Project overview =

−	* Cork House	+	* Client: Dido Milne and Matthew Barnett Howland.
−	* Client: Dido Milne and Matthew Barnett Howland	+	* Construction schedule: September 2016 to January 2019.
−	* Construction schedule: September 2016 to January 2019	+	* Gross internal floor area: 44 square metres.
−	* Gross internal floor area: 44 square metres	+	* Annual CO2 emissions: 5.5 KgCO2e /m²yr.
−	* Annual CO2 emissions: 5.5 KgCO2e /m²yr	+	* Architects: Matthew Barnett Howland (project manager), Dido Milne and Oliver Wilton.
−	* Architects: Matthew Barnett Howland (project manager), Dido Milne and Oliver Wilton	+	* Executive architect: MPH Architects.
−	* Executive architect: MPH Architects	+	* Structural engineer and M&E consultant: Arup.
−	* Structural engineer and M&E consultant: Arup	+	* Building inspector: Shore Engineering.
−	* Building inspector: Shore Engineering	+	* Component CAD modelling for fabrication: RK CAD Services.
−	* CAD: AutoCAD	+	* Whole life carbon assessment specialists: Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP.
−	* Component CAD modelling for fabrication: RK CAD Services	+
−	* Whole life carbon assessment specialists: Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP	+

	Additional project details available: [[File:CorkHouseSpecs.PDF\|CorkHouseSpecs.PDF]]		Additional project details available: [[File:CorkHouseSpecs.PDF\|CorkHouseSpecs.PDF]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Cork House is a structure that is serving as a pilot for a construction approach that considers the entire life cycle of the single-storey home as a model for sustainability. Situated on an island located in the Thames, the building blends with its natural setting along the river.	+	Cork House is a structure that is serving as a pilot for a construction approach that considers the entire life cycle of the single-storey home as a model for sustainability. Situated on an island located in the Thames, the building blends in with its natural setting along the river.

	= How it was built =		= How it was built =
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	[[File:CorkRobot.jpg\|link=File:CorkRobot.jpg]]		[[File:CorkRobot.jpg\|link=File:CorkRobot.jpg]]

−	The research included extensive modelling. A small prototype building was created and monitored to help establish performance through the seasons under real weather conditions. The research ~~ascertained~~ the viability of the cork construction system for a range of applications.	+	The research included extensive modelling. A small prototype building was created and monitored to help establish performance through the seasons under real weather conditions. The research confirmed the viability of the cork construction system for a range of applications.

	= Putting the final structure together =		= Putting the final structure together =

−	Cork House was assembled from a prefabricated system of ~~plant-based~~ modular components. Cork wall blocks interlock without mortar or glue to create monolithic structure held together ~~through pure~~ compression. As a result, the house shares some formal and structural characteristics ~~of ancient~~ masonry buildings.	+	Cork House was assembled from a prefabricated system of modular components. Cork wall blocks interlock without mortar or glue to create a monolithic structure held together by compression. As a result, the house shares some formal and structural characteristics with masonry buildings.

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−	The roof is made using the same principles but constructed with an offset, which results in a pyramid shape. The entire vertical load is carried by the cork, and lateral loads are integrated into the cork at eaves level.	+	The roof was made using the same principles but constructed with an offset, which results in a pyramid shape. The entire vertical load is carried by the cork, and lateral loads are integrated into the cork at eaves level.

−	The ~~sheltering~~ interiors are organised by the structural rhythm of the pyramids. The exposed cork ~~internally~~ captures light and shadow and creates an environment involving touch, sound and smell. In summer, skylights at the apex of the pyramids open for stack ventilation. In winter, the interiors offer enclosure, warmth and protection. The whole house is designed for simple disassembly so that all of the ~~pure~~ cork blocks are available at end-of-building-life as either technical or biological nutrients.	+	The interiors are organised by the structural rhythm of the pyramids. The internally-exposed cork captures light and shadow and creates an environment involving touch, sound and smell. In summer, skylights at the apex of the pyramids open for stack ventilation. In winter, the interiors offer enclosure, warmth and protection. The whole house is designed for simple disassembly so that all of the cork blocks are available at end-of-building-life as either technical or biological nutrients.

	[[File:CorkDiagram.jpg\|link=File:CorkDiagram.jpg]]		[[File:CorkDiagram.jpg\|link=File:CorkDiagram.jpg]]

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	¹Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978		¹Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978

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−	== Project overview at-a-glance ==	+

	* Cork House		* Cork House

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	\| Total energy load		\| Total energy load
−	\| 179.2 kwh/m²/yr predicted regulated energy use **	+	\| 179.2 kwh/m²/yr predicted regulated energy use¹
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	\| Carbon emissions (all)		\| Carbon emissions (all)

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	\|width="50%"\| On-site energy generation		\|width="50%"\| On-site energy generation
−	\|width="50%"\| 8% of predicted regulated energy use **	+	\|width="50%"\| 8% of predicted regulated energy use¹
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	\| Heating and hot water load		\| Heating and hot water load
−	\| 174.5 kwh/m²/yr predicted energy use **	+	\| 174.5 kwh/m²/yr predicted energy use¹
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	\| Total energy load		\| Total energy load
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	\| Carbon emissions (all)		\| Carbon emissions (all)
−	\| 5.5 Kg CO2eq/m²/yr predicted from regulated energy use **	+	\| 5.5 Kg CO2eq/m²/yr predicted from regulated energy use¹
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	\| Annual mains water consumption		\| Annual mains water consumption
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	\| Overall area-weighted u-value		\| Overall area-weighted u-value
−	\| 0.15 W/m²k calculated**	+	\| 0.15 W/m²k calculated¹
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	\| Embodied/whole-life carbon		\| Embodied/whole-life carbon
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	Embodied carbon at Practical Completion is calculated at -18 Kg CO2eq/m²		Embodied carbon at Practical Completion is calculated at -18 Kg CO2eq/m²

−	Whole life carbon is predicted at 618 Kg CO2eq/m², based on a 60-year design life**	+	Whole life carbon is predicted at 618 Kg CO2eq/m², based on a 60-year design life¹
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−	**Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978	+	¹Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978

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−	** Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978	+	**Figures taken from SAP calculations and Whole Life Carbon Assessment undertaken by Sturgis Carbon Profiling LLP to BS EN 15978

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