'Domestic Greenhouse' in Tottenham Wins RIBA House of the Year

The energy-efficient five-bedroom home, designed by Hayhurst and Co, is praised for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability.

An environmentally friendly 'domestic greenhouse' in Tottenham, north London, has been named the House of the Year by the Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA).
The five-bedroom family home, designed by Hayhurst and Co, is located in a conservation area and is a reimagined, energy-efficient take on the classic terrace house.
The property is clad in sliding polycarbonate panels and filled with plants, giving it the appearance of a greenhouse and allowing the owners to be closer to nature while living in the city.
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) walls, reclaimed concrete blocks, and recycled cork rubber flooring maximize the energy efficiency of the property, while air-source heat pumps and solar panels further help reduce energy demand.
The house, known as the 'Tottenham Riad', was praised for being both airy and cozy, bold yet respectful of its neighbors, and for its successful delivery on a tight budget.