A Sustainable Barn Conversion - O2i Design Consultants Barn Conversion: O2i Design converted a Grade II listed barn into a new home with modern features, and cutting edge renewable technologies.
A Sustainable Barn Conversion - O2i Design Consultants Barn Conversion: O2i Design converted a Grade II listed barn into a new home with modern features, and cutting edge renewable technologies.
A Sustainable Barn Conversion - O2i Design Consultants Barn Conversion: O2i Design converted a Grade II listed barn into a new home with modern features, and cutting edge renewable technologies.

A Sustainable Barn Conversion

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A Barn Conversion. While searching for his family home project, Duncan Pyle, lead designer at O2i Design Ltd, discovered dilapidated Grade II listed stone barns near Taunton. The ex-Duchy of Cornwall barns, once a model farm, lay unused for years. Duncan led O2i Design team to create a contemporary home amidst a courtyard of listed barns. They retained the traditional external shell while a modern core, with clean lines and cutting-edge renewable technologies, provides a comfortable living space. Specialist contractors conducted extensive remedial work before commencing internal renovations. A ground-source heat pump, air-source heat pump, ground-mounted solar panels, heavy insulation, energy-efficient hybrid glazing, and underfloor heating enhance energy efficiency. The project was phased into three packages for manageable financial commitments.

The barn, a light, contemporary, open-plan house, retains the essential character and charm of the original building. It was featured in Homebuilding& Renovating Magazine  (February 2018 issue) and, in Metro Newspaper‘s property supplement of 19 March 2019. Photos courtesy of ©Nigel Rigden and ©Bill Bradshaw.