As an introvert myself, a place tucked away like that with a cosy underground section that's still connected to the outside is just perfection. Didn't think much of the overall design at first, but the more they walked around talking about all the little details the more I just started to see how it's just really works perfectly within the constraints set by the planners but also by the owner. I think houses designed like this tend to be very large and spacious, but this one feels like a cosy family home.
For info in response to comments about the trees - sycamores are invasive in the UK and crowd out native species and do not support much wildlife. The native planting and green roof will provide homes for much needed insects in the city (for birds) - I love this house - an architects own home is bound to be full of thought and consideration 👏
Sycamores are messy trees whose leaves will cover other plants and kill them. We aren't talking about a mighty Oak people, we are talking about a messy, invasive tree.
Why more homes aren't built underground I don't understand. This family has a house that is quiet, open with a sense of space and is full of light and brightness There is seemingly no drawback. I love it.
Depending on the location you could end up with unmanageable ground water seepage. Other than that it's a great idea. I've dreamed of a secret underground bunker since I was a little boy. Haha
My memory may be playing tricks on me but weren't the basements of the terraced town houses in Pimlico built at ground level then the street level built up to just below ground floor level?
The reason people build under is regulation. If no regulation forces, no reason to. Building up is better in every way. It's cheaper, more light, cleaner, more air circulation, less humidity.. Only reason would be if you live in extreme climate, like very hot, so being burried underground is preferrable.
I have little appreciation for modern architecture, but this house is rather brilliant. It has it's own special character and is rather ingenious. Well done.
It's one of the only modern style buildings I've seen that isn't stark, and is thoughtful about the neighbor's views. It's just so thoughtful and cozy.
I love this gentleman’s voice and way of speaking. Such a perfect narration for the Architecturally stony London Garden Home! This home is really quite spectacular.
A home that has all the attention to detail..encompassing the natural light and truly working with the space to allow the garden and sky to be a total aspect of what was achieved….loved it all..thank you..the owner completed this offering ….😊
I love the natural light in the house but especially the hidden storage. There is so much wasted space in house walls. We're downsizing to a smaller house which we've already bought and the entryway and dining room have large walls in them that I'm getting a carpenter in to retrofit 'invisible" cupboards into, to house all our stuff into including collections. As much as my husband loves minimalism we also have a lot of stuff which we don't want to get rid of. I can now show this to my husband to show him what I was planning because he can't visualise it. Thank you!
Beautiful, thoughtfully designed home and gardens. Amazing how “limitations” produced such opportunities for an exceptional building. Enjoyed Mr. Hill’s calm voice and eloquent presentation as well. I was particularly struck by their artful use of lighting. Intriguing to hear of their friend’s candlelit home without electrical lighting. That would be wonderful to visit as well.
Incredible Tiny House builder RANDY JONES in Tennessee say “their insulated panel homes can be heated with a candle and cooled with an ice cube.” His scope is affordable housing including off grid features. I suggest people look them up. He is a funny guy who is developing communities for the multitudes seeking low cost and quality living.
Such a great home. Felt cozy, warm, and bright even amidst overcast dreary weather. Mirrors, flush doors & cabinets, and use of angles for optimal light is amazing.
My Grandfather had a highly prolific vegetable and fruit garden that he grew at his modest, small home in South London during WWII. It was written about in the "SO London Press" on Friday March 1,1946. It's fascinating how much he food he grew to nourish his family and others, while he served in the war as a policeman. He was assigned to all the falling bombs that had not detonated in London. Tick Tick Tick
What an impressive man, and a crazy job to go to every morning. You certainly wouldn't be sure of coming home each evening. That garden must have helped to keep him not just fed but sane too.
This show is like national geographic but for people. It's really grown on me and changed my life honestly since I started watching so many years ago. I'm planning on going vanlife in my downsizing, minimizing journey.
At first I did not think I would like it but the more I watched the more I appreciated all the different designs and the limitations he had to work with. Its very impressive. I didn't notice or see any HVAC. I'd also be a bit concerned about underground space becoming flooded or having a lot of moisture. The trickery with reflection gives this a very unique appearance. Thanks for showing us this property.
Reguardless of your subject, you bring them to me as they are and then let them show themselves. Wonderful. This guy was interesting for sure, but could easily come off as an English bore. But indeed he was not, he so enjoyed showing off and being proud. Presented clearly to me. I could live there. So nice.
This house is inspirational! Thanks for another glimpse into a creative, thoughtful home. I love how they worked with their limitations. I believe the best ideas come from that place. The more I learn about how traditional homes are currently built (in the US) the less likely I am to buy one, and every time I watch one of these video tours I am more inspired to build my own! 🏠
Love this house! The layout, the natural light that comes in and the lush green garden. It's a plus that in my book that it's off the street. Clean lines in the kitchen. The cook top blew my mind 🤯 I hate handles too 😒
Love this home! How is it that the underground home is brighter than the above ground homes? The skylights make all the difference. The only thing I would change would be the lack of color. I could definitely live in this home, but I would decorate with more color and art. The home owner could be a host of his own show, his voice is so soothing.😊
You can color the concrete. It’s an extra expense, but possible. I’ve seen some very interesting concrete treatments. It’s done as part of the pour, not a surface treatment. And, you could put something in to hang paintings, etc, if you wish. (I would - I’m an artist and I have a small collection that is important to me.) Also - Accent walls.
Awesome house - really nice design features... right down to the east facing window on the ground floor... Thanks to you and the owners for generously sharing it with us. 🙂
Really curious exactly how they insulated this to avoid damp/humidity. We are planning something similar but very concerned that builders won’t know how to do it properly. 💭
In any modern build your MVHR system is likely to be one of the most important aspects determining the quality of environment you end up with. As people's knowledge of these kind of systems is often pretty limited, I'd recommend a dedicated contractor to handle this aspect of the build.
Oh how I love this home, and everything about it. We have a walk-out basement in our home and every room has windows, and we walk into the back yard through glass doors. So, this design is absolutely perfect for living partially below ground and not feeling at all like it. If we every build another home, this would be my inspiration. Beautiful and thank you for sharing it
I love this neighbourhood.... They have many trees around their houses... It's good to see green living plants rather than boring big lawns and unfriendly bald of life places that are irritating to the eyes... I love houses that co-exist with trees...
Recently, I've been dreaming about building a house that also serve as way to track the solstices, equinoxes and positions of the stars and constellations. Love that small window whose light allows you to track the hours of the day!
I love how this house hasn't been staged for this video, you get a real sense of life. I think this house was on an episode of Grand Designs, no? Stunning!
Amazing house, very unique. I am not sure I could handle the lighting situation at night, I think I would fall asleep but I love the use of natural sunlight during the day
Yeah, Londoners expanding their living space underground has been a hot architectural topic for several years during the real estate boom, especially for billionaire homes, For them it's almost like a competition to design the most elaborate underground spaces.
Very cool find! Lovely house. To me, there's a real juxtaposition there; the aerial view with surrounding properties gave me a somewhat claustrophobic feeling, but the "feel" of the house and property is open & spacious. I just love this channel - I'm always amazed by what y'all find.
I love this including the finished bare concrete walls which I'm not usually a fan of. The little square window at the end is a nice touch, almost acts like a pin hole camera. If they had a piece of card with a pin hole in it......
Very cool, a similar house was featured in a 2008 episode of Grand Designs (S8,E1). The whole time I was watching wondering if it was the same house! (It’s not).
I had that brief thought, too but remember the build out and it wasn't the house within a box like here. Also, the owner here at first reminded me of the host of Grand Designs... or an English Stanley Tucci lol.
What a brilliant work of architecture and art! Did I miss how the drainage works around the basement? It looks like a square “bowl” of sorts. So I would assume they have a way to drain or reroute rain water.
I'd have like to know more about the mechanical systems. They have a heat pump for heating (and cooling? if needed) and perhaps dehumidification as well, but the solid concrete structure does not have room for ductwork. I didn't see any or any other transport mechanism. Hydronic delivery in the slab would provide heating, but not cooling or dehumidification so I'm left with questions.
You very rarely find AC in residential buildings in my homeland of Germany (I’ve never seen one); in the more northerly UK with its even more oceanic climate it must be even rarer. I’ve also never seen heating by forced convection in Germany either (heating is overwhelmingly done via hydronic delivery, either via exposed radiators or underfloor heating, with some electric underfloor heating and stoves making up the rest). From all I’ve from the British Isles, it’s not much different there. Even any forced ventilation is very rare, but I’ve seen dehumidifiers in homes in even more wet and humid Scotland. And you can cool things somewhat with ground-based heat pumps and underfloor heating setups; but temperature in summer is mostly controlled by having thick insulated walls and window blinds.
This wasn't build to house people. This was build to live in. Adjusted to the need of the owners. Concrete often gets a bad rep for all the ugly brutalism structures and its environmental impact. But this shows that done with care it can be a very comforting material. Thank you for sharing this.
Did they buy the pink farmhouse and it's garden, then split the plot up, sell the pink house and build on the newly carved out garden plot? All so the wife could build a new house in London. In Clapham! Wow... That's a lot purchasing power there! 😮 👍
I admire the design and working within the neighbor's concerns about the green space and visual lines. But the house seems really cold. Seattle is a lot like London weather wise and all that gray matches the sky outside a good part of the year. I would need a little more visual warmth in the gray months.
Really cool space. Amazing actually. I cannot factor, though, the amount of time and effort put into planning and designing all the features present in the house. Was it designed by god? Cause it doesn't look like it had any "Oops, I should have thought about that!" Just MARVELOUS!
He said he there was a heat pump. Think they regulate airflow as well as heat, so I imagine that’s taking care of things in that regard. But yeah, imagine it’d be Black Mold City city down there otherwise.
@@xxerox808 I have a basement with a regular forced air gas furnace (Ohio, USA) and I have to run my de-humidifier from April thru October, sometimes longer, just to keep the mold in check.
This place is unobtrusive and private, and although I've seen architect-designed homes where form limited function, this house looks livable! I'm not fond of all the raw concrete, and I would be concerned about the possibility of dampness, but I appreciate the natural light from all those windows. This is a unique use of a unique lot!
@20:15 What a bright, smart, well planned house! My only concern would be exhaust from cooking. I like to cook stinky/steamy food, so a powerful exhaust fan over the stove is a must. Other than that, it's brilliant - a sanctuary in the heart of a frantic city.
They make down draft forced air vents for island cook tops. We've had one for decades now. Our motors up and down as needed with an adjustable fan speed.
@@d-rot Good to know. I've never used one. I didn't see the vent on their stove, so it must be well hidden. Doesn't "forced air" mean air that's pushed? How would that work for collecting cooking vapours?
The MVHR system should handle the steam and smells just fine (typically they have a boost function for shower and cooking use) but grease is the bigger issue. The slot above the "task light" in the kitchen may well be an MVHR intake, but unless it's very well hidden, no grease trap filter to be seen.
@@NibsNiven forced means fan. It's not better than an overhead. But it generates enough negative pressure to work well enough. Especially if you use the back burners.
As an introvert myself, a place tucked away like that with a cosy underground section that's still connected to the outside is just perfection.
Didn't think much of the overall design at first, but the more they walked around talking about all the little details the more I just started to see how it's just really works perfectly within the constraints set by the planners but also by the owner.
I think houses designed like this tend to be very large and spacious, but this one feels like a cosy family home.
For info in response to comments about the trees - sycamores are invasive in the UK and crowd out native species and do not support much wildlife. The native planting and green roof will provide homes for much needed insects in the city (for birds) - I love this house - an architects own home is bound to be full of thought and consideration 👏
people talking about the local sycamores as if they don't import hardwood from the tropics
Sycamores are messy trees whose leaves will cover other plants and kill them. We aren't talking about a mighty Oak people, we are talking about a messy, invasive tree.
You continue to raise the bar on showing us amazing, interesting architecture! Love this. Thank you for sharing!
Why more homes aren't built underground I don't understand. This family has a house that is quiet, open with a sense of space and is full of light and brightness There is seemingly no drawback. I love it.
Depending on the location you could end up with unmanageable ground water seepage. Other than that it's a great idea. I've dreamed of a secret underground bunker since I was a little boy. Haha
They do have a sump pump under the bottom floor.
My memory may be playing tricks on me but weren't the basements of the terraced town houses in Pimlico built at ground level then the street level built up to just below ground floor level?
Radon?
The reason people build under is regulation. If no regulation forces, no reason to. Building up is better in every way. It's cheaper, more light, cleaner, more air circulation, less humidity.. Only reason would be if you live in extreme climate, like very hot, so being burried underground is preferrable.
I have little appreciation for modern architecture, but this house is rather brilliant. It has it's own special character and is rather ingenious. Well done.
It's one of the only modern style buildings I've seen that isn't stark, and is thoughtful about the neighbor's views. It's just so thoughtful and cozy.
*GORGEOUS* ~ Intelligence, determinism & imagination save the day again! 👏👏👏
I love this gentleman’s voice and way of speaking. Such a perfect narration for the Architecturally stony London Garden Home! This home is really quite spectacular.
all the respect for this wonderful narrator, owner.. Love the house and its brilliant architecture and his respect for his surroundings.
A home that has all the attention to detail..encompassing the natural light and truly working with the space to allow the garden and sky to be a total aspect of what was achieved….loved it all..thank you..the owner completed this offering ….😊
I love the natural light in the house but especially the hidden storage. There is so much wasted space in house walls. We're downsizing to a smaller house which we've already bought and the entryway and dining room have large walls in them that I'm getting a carpenter in to retrofit 'invisible" cupboards into, to house all our stuff into including collections. As much as my husband loves minimalism we also have a lot of stuff which we don't want to get rid of. I can now show this to my husband to show him what I was planning because he can't visualise it. Thank you!
Beautiful, thoughtfully designed home and gardens. Amazing how “limitations” produced such opportunities for an exceptional building. Enjoyed Mr. Hill’s calm voice and eloquent presentation as well. I was particularly struck by their artful use of lighting. Intriguing to hear of their friend’s candlelit home without electrical lighting. That would be wonderful to visit as well.
Incredible Tiny House builder RANDY JONES in Tennessee say “their insulated panel homes can be heated with a candle and cooled with an ice cube.” His scope is affordable housing including off grid features. I suggest people look them up. He is a funny guy who is developing communities for the multitudes seeking low cost and quality living.
Such a great home. Felt cozy, warm, and bright even amidst overcast dreary weather. Mirrors, flush doors & cabinets, and use of angles for optimal light is amazing.
Wow! Kirsten and co. do a brilliant job uncovering super creative housing. I love this UA-cam channel!!!
This is a fantastic house I love it. I also love your channel. The use of mirrors and angles are brilliant
My Grandfather had a highly prolific vegetable and fruit garden that he grew at his modest, small home in South London during WWII. It was written about in the "SO London Press" on Friday March 1,1946. It's fascinating how much he food he grew to nourish his family and others, while he served in the war as a policeman. He was assigned to all the falling bombs that had not detonated in London. Tick Tick Tick
What an impressive man, and a crazy job to go to every morning. You certainly wouldn't be sure of coming home each evening. That garden must have helped to keep him not just fed but sane too.
@@dixiechicken2643 Yes it did keep him sane. You are an intuitive person.
🌱🌱👍
Victory garden.
Really interesting. Thank you.
This show is like national geographic but for people. It's really grown on me and changed my life honestly since I started watching so many years ago. I'm planning on going vanlife in my downsizing, minimizing journey.
At first I did not think I would like it but the more I watched the more I appreciated all the different designs and the limitations he had to work with. Its very impressive. I didn't notice or see any HVAC. I'd also be a bit concerned about underground space becoming flooded or having a lot of moisture. The trickery with reflection gives this a very unique appearance. Thanks for showing us this property.
Lots of food for thought taken away from this one...Thanks very much for sharing.
Reguardless of your subject, you bring them to me as they are and then let them show themselves. Wonderful. This guy was interesting for sure, but could easily come off as an English bore. But indeed he was not, he so enjoyed showing off and being proud. Presented clearly to me. I could live there. So nice.
This house is inspirational! Thanks for another glimpse into a creative, thoughtful home. I love how they worked with their limitations. I believe the best ideas come from that place. The more I learn about how traditional homes are currently built (in the US) the less likely I am to buy one, and every time I watch one of these video tours I am more inspired to build my own! 🏠
I really hope someone preserves all of the work of this channel. It’s such an amazing collection of interesting architectural histories.
Love this house! The layout, the natural light that comes in and the lush green garden. It's a plus that in my book that it's off the street. Clean lines in the kitchen. The cook top blew my mind 🤯 I hate handles too 😒
I love this home so much. And knowing that your electricity/HVAC savings are practically nil no matter the season. Brilliant design all around.
I've been watching your videos for years, and they just get better and better. THANK YOU!!!!!
Love this home! How is it that the underground home is brighter than the above ground homes? The skylights make all the difference. The only thing I would change would be the lack of color. I could definitely live in this home, but I would decorate with more color and art. The home owner could be a host of his own show, his voice is so soothing.😊
You can color the concrete. It’s an extra expense, but possible. I’ve seen some very interesting concrete treatments. It’s done as part of the pour, not a surface treatment.
And, you could put something in to hang paintings, etc, if you wish. (I would - I’m an artist and I have a small collection that is important to me.)
Also - Accent walls.
Awesome house - really nice design features... right down to the east facing window on the ground floor... Thanks to you and the owners for generously sharing it with us. 🙂
Love the way space is played with. The smallest area seems wide.
Fantastic intro for guidelines!❤🎉❤ 😊 love it!
Really curious exactly how they insulated this to avoid damp/humidity. We are planning something similar but very concerned that builders won’t know how to do it properly. 💭
Expertly placed membranes and drainage.
Fresh air and breathable interiors is what prevents mold and mildew
In any modern build your MVHR system is likely to be one of the most important aspects determining the quality of environment you end up with.
As people's knowledge of these kind of systems is often pretty limited, I'd recommend a dedicated contractor to handle this aspect of the build.
I dig this groovy abode. I can see that they have a true affiinity for modernism.
thanx for this episode! David is a really great storyteller)
I do not like modern homes, but this one I love! Wonderful job! Very well thought out!
It is interesting especially some of the well thought out innovations, but prefer the pink house next door :-) .
Yes there is much to appreciate for comfort and magic with reflections of nature.
Oh how I love this home, and everything about it. We have a walk-out basement in our home and every room has windows, and we walk into the back yard through glass doors. So, this design is absolutely perfect for living partially below ground and not feeling at all like it. If we every build another home, this would be my inspiration. Beautiful and thank you for sharing it
I love the idea of mirrors on the corners! Beautiful house. Thank you 💐
I LOVE this house and maybe even more some of the amazing furniture!!! Wow🎉🎉🎉
Fox walking for the first time is EVERYTHING!!! XOX From Ireland
I always find some peace watching your work. You beautifully enable others to share their story’s
A fine piece of architecture, for sure. Thank you for filming it.
I love this neighbourhood.... They have many trees around their houses... It's good to see green living plants rather than boring big lawns and unfriendly bald of life places that are irritating to the eyes... I love houses that co-exist with trees...
A fantastic and novel building made to work with the available land! Great job on the video.
This house, the whole concept of living in this place … is really really amazing! Yes, an architect’s marvelous creation.
Well done Mrs Architect ✨
Love the low lighting an ongoing battle with offspring.. reaches for overhead light
Me..Stop
This home is a treasure for the community. Bravo! it’s simple-E genius.
Recently, I've been dreaming about building a house that also serve as way to track the solstices, equinoxes and positions of the stars and constellations. Love that small window whose light allows you to track the hours of the day!
The best channel on UA-cam with another unique house!
This guy is an ideal neighbor!
I applaud the Architect(s) & choices for natural elements. This is a Fr. Lloyd Wright-esk level Beauty!
I love how this house hasn't been staged for this video, you get a real sense of life. I think this house was on an episode of Grand Designs, no? Stunning!
One of the most interesting homes I have ever seen!
I absolutely love how tucked away it is, I love walkways like that, it’s so cozy and secure feeling
People are getting so creative with their spaces.
hmm nice inspar. again thank you ms.Dirksen
I love all the decisions about the light that went into this house.
What a beautiful house and so much thought has been put to everything... I love it... Its like a behance render project.
There's a lovely bit at the very end where you opens the door to the patio. I wish that outdoor space had been explored more.
Simply perfect!
it is an amazing house. Thanks for sharing it!
I love this style of hidden house with small alleys that only the owner knows to access the house.
Kirsten, another great video. Giving me tons of great ideas for my future home!
So very clever and so very liveable. I would have been tempted to put a veggie garden on the roof
Amazing house, very unique. I am not sure I could handle the lighting situation at night, I think I would fall asleep but I love the use of natural sunlight during the day
WOW! LOVE IT. ❤❤❤
Superb and stunning!
Yeah, Londoners expanding their living space underground has been a hot architectural topic for several years during the real estate boom, especially for billionaire homes, For them it's almost like a competition to design the most elaborate underground spaces.
The indoor lighting scheme is brilliant, would have loved to have seen it on display after dark!
Very cool find! Lovely house. To me, there's a real juxtaposition there; the aerial view with surrounding properties gave me a somewhat claustrophobic feeling, but the "feel" of the house and property is open & spacious.
I just love this channel - I'm always amazed by what y'all find.
Very nice home with meaningful design.
This home is absolutely extraordinary and beautifully planned and designed
Magnificent design!!! Cheers from Canada!
Well done documenting this.
Love this home. Love how hidden it is! And love the garden.
What a gem! One of the best house I've seen on your channel!
I love this including the finished bare concrete walls which I'm not usually a fan of. The little square window at the end is a nice touch, almost acts like a pin hole camera. If they had a piece of card with a pin hole in it......
Interesting to see, I remember seeing it on Grand Designs in 2016
(UK, Channel 4, Grand Designs: House of the Year - Series 2 Episode 2)
Fantastic video & beautiful, innovative home.
Very cool, a similar house was featured in a 2008 episode of Grand Designs (S8,E1). The whole time I was watching wondering if it was the same house! (It’s not).
Phew! Glad you cleared that up for me. I too was thinking I’d seen the house before.
Same!
@@lisamarcel1 Ditto !
I had that brief thought, too but remember the build out and it wasn't the house within a box like here. Also, the owner here at first reminded me of the host of Grand Designs... or an English Stanley Tucci lol.
What a great house. I think underground requires a very smart air circulation system. The dampness and concrete equal dank.
I’m ready to move in 😊 What an exceptional home!
Yoo lady y'all lookin stunning, gatta Sayya Mutchaa
What a brilliant work of architecture and art! Did I miss how the drainage works around the basement? It looks like a square “bowl” of sorts. So I would assume they have a way to drain or reroute rain water.
I'd have like to know more about the mechanical systems. They have a heat pump for heating (and cooling? if needed) and perhaps dehumidification as well, but the solid concrete structure does not have room for ductwork. I didn't see any or any other transport mechanism. Hydronic delivery in the slab would provide heating, but not cooling or dehumidification so I'm left with questions.
You very rarely find AC in residential buildings in my homeland of Germany (I’ve never seen one); in the more northerly UK with its even more oceanic climate it must be even rarer. I’ve also never seen heating by forced convection in Germany either (heating is overwhelmingly done via hydronic delivery, either via exposed radiators or underfloor heating, with some electric underfloor heating and stoves making up the rest). From all I’ve from the British Isles, it’s not much different there. Even any forced ventilation is very rare, but I’ve seen dehumidifiers in homes in even more wet and humid Scotland. And you can cool things somewhat with ground-based heat pumps and underfloor heating setups; but temperature in summer is mostly controlled by having thick insulated walls and window blinds.
What a uniquely simple and beautiful home!
Love all the light in this home.
YIKES. Looking forward to your LA container home rental.
This wasn't build to house people.
This was build to live in. Adjusted to the need of the owners.
Concrete often gets a bad rep for all the ugly brutalism structures and its environmental impact.
But this shows that done with care it can be a very comforting material. Thank you for sharing this.
This house is timeless..
I just love it, looks lovely to live in London
What a magnificent house. Beautiful!
You mean expensive cost, homie
This house reminds me of a vintage candy box or a box of mixed saved pre-used buttons. A treasury of sensory delights to be explored...
Beautiful and creative.
Did they buy the pink farmhouse and it's garden, then split the plot up, sell the pink house and build on the newly carved out garden plot? All so the wife could build a new house in London. In Clapham! Wow... That's a lot purchasing power there! 😮 👍
Absolutely brilliant!
They should film the candle house. Lovely design and light access. The gray needs more color like the red wall.
I admire the design and working within the neighbor's concerns about the green space and visual lines. But the house seems really cold. Seattle is a lot like London weather wise and all that gray matches the sky outside a good part of the year. I would need a little more visual warmth in the gray months.
Really cool space. Amazing actually.
I cannot factor, though, the amount of time and effort put into planning and designing all the features present in the house.
Was it designed by god? Cause it doesn't look like it had any "Oops, I should have thought about that!"
Just MARVELOUS!
Like the idea behind his basement. Wonder if the basement needs a de-humidifier ?
He said he there was a heat pump. Think they regulate airflow as well as heat, so I imagine that’s taking care of things in that regard. But yeah, imagine it’d be Black Mold City city down there otherwise.
@@xxerox808 I have a basement with a regular forced air gas furnace (Ohio, USA) and I have to run my de-humidifier from April thru October, sometimes longer, just to keep the mold in check.
In a modern sealed basement, with MVHR, there'd be no need for a dehumidifier unless something went seriously wrong.
This place is unobtrusive and private, and although I've seen architect-designed homes where form limited function, this house looks livable! I'm not fond of all the raw concrete, and I would be concerned about the possibility of dampness, but I appreciate the natural light from all those windows. This is a unique use of a unique lot!
Beautiful design..... build more lights/space/garden in city living 🌞
@20:15 What a bright, smart, well planned house! My only concern would be exhaust from cooking. I like to cook stinky/steamy food, so a powerful exhaust fan over the stove is a must. Other than that, it's brilliant - a sanctuary in the heart of a frantic city.
They make down draft forced air vents for island cook tops. We've had one for decades now. Our motors up and down as needed with an adjustable fan speed.
@@d-rot Good to know. I've never used one. I didn't see the vent on their stove, so it must be well hidden. Doesn't "forced air" mean air that's pushed? How would that work for collecting cooking vapours?
The MVHR system should handle the steam and smells just fine (typically they have a boost function for shower and cooking use) but grease is the bigger issue. The slot above the "task light" in the kitchen may well be an MVHR intake, but unless it's very well hidden, no grease trap filter to be seen.
@@NibsNiven forced means fan. It's not better than an overhead. But it generates enough negative pressure to work well enough. Especially if you use the back burners.
Amazing house, thank you
Great tour! Grand Designs featured a London build that went underground. IIRC, it's because they had so little sqft.