Blackbird House

Sustainable Family Home in East Sussex

Blackbird House is a contemporary, low-energy family home built on a compact site in a village setting in East Sussex. Designed to Passivhaus principles, the house delivers exceptional energy efficiency with ultra-low heating demand, high-performance insulation, and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) system.

The home is constructed using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), enabling a rapid and efficient build on standard foundations. The project was completed in just nine months, demonstrating both environmental responsibility and construction efficiency.

Clad in black zinc and natural larch timber, the design reinterprets the traditional pitched-roof form in a modern architectural language. Large sliding doors with a corner post and flush threshold connect indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly, enhancing natural light and accessibility.

Inside, the interiors feature bespoke birch plywood shelving units, reflecting the minimalist, sustainable design ethos that runs throughout the home.

Blackbird House

Key Features:

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Energy-efficient construction to Passivhaus standards

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SIPs panel system for fast build time and airtightness

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Cladding in sustainable natural materials: black zinc & larch timber

High-performance MVHR system for year-round indoor air quality
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Sliding glazed doors with flush threshold and corner opening
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Custom birch ply joinery for a warm, modern interior finish

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Blackbird House
Blackbird House
Blackbird House

“Building this house was a really enjoyable process. Not a phrase you hear very often, but that is exactly what I say whenever I describe to others about our journey building our new home. Nigel and his team understood what we were trying to achieve and had the attention to detail and practical knowledge to deliver our vision.”

James Robson, Client
Blackbird House
Blackbird House
Blackbird House
Blackbird House
Blackbird House
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Rexstone Builders Limited
Gatehouse Cottages
Gatehouse Lane
Framfield
East Sussex
TN22 5RS

T: 01825 890407
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