sarah small

Dorset based Architect passionate about creating sustainable buildings.Designed and self built home to Passivhaus standards.

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In Dorset last week the external temperatures dropped to -6 degrees C. With school and roads closed, the house maintained a comfortable internal temperature of 18 degrees, with the help of extra body heat!. #buildingperformance #energyefficiency #passivhaus.

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One of only 90 certified buildings in the UK, and now registered on the worldwide Passive House database, ref ID 5290. #passivhaus #RIBA

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We found this lovely slow worm whilst gardening at the weekend #dorsetwildlife

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Congratulations to all the team @ss_architects. Verlands Road is officially a certified Passivhaus building. #Passivhaus #Selfbuild #RIBA

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The final ceiling light gets fitted!

#self build #passivhaus #architecture https://t.co/l5W5QAwrsb

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We are enjoying the winter sun. No heating bills & a constant 20degrees internally #passivhaus #warmcell https://t.co/xlPcPzBENZ

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Dear Father Christmas,
We have been working hard this year and for Christmas we would like PH Certification #Passivhaus #sleepydorset.com 🎄

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@ElrondBurrell Thank you!

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In the kitchen Asaf has made and installed the wrap around oak work tops. #passivhaus https://t.co/l5W5QAwrsb

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27degrees outside and a cool 22degrees inside😎 #passivhaus #warmcell https://t.co/l5W5QAwrsb

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@NicolaMerrigan @ss_architects Thank you, you are welcome any time. :)

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@olddiesel thank you 😎

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@BleuNest thank you 😀

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We have achieved 0.42 ACH in our air test today! #passivhaus #selfbuild #passivehouse https://t.co/xlPcPzBENZ

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@lowcarbonbox thanks Rob, you are welcome to visit anytime :)

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Second air test tomorrow...fingers crossed #passivhaus #selfbuild https://t.co/xlPcPzBENZ

[Low Carbon Box @lowcarbonbox]

Video of Wanaka Passive House from Jac George on Vimeo https://t.co/xyGjMNOJ2M

[NeedBased Inc. @NeedBased]

Why Passive House is great for architects https://t.co/DrntLP57iP

[sarah small @ss_architects]

Building is believing.. 7 degrees outside/20 degrees inside.
No heating!
#passivhaus #self build #warmcel