Built for the architect himself and just recently completed, Slip House was designed as an adaptable prototype for learning about sustainable design, as well as ways to build affordable homes. Designed by Carl Turner Architects, the design is made up of three stacked boxes that are “slipped” (cantilevered). The top floor, which houses the living area and rooftop access, is covered in milky glass sheets that also extend up above the roof to create the deck.
The London-based house will be used as the designer’s home and office for the time being, with the flexibility to change things if need be. The house is built as such that it can adapt to the owner’s needs and be used strictly as a single family home, an apartment with an office, or two apartments if they desire additional income. Pretty smart, right?
The middle floor is the space for sleeping which gives the top — the more public areas — the best views.
This design also happens to be one of the most energy efficient houses that has been built in the UK with numerous green additions to the structure including: solar-assisted ground source heat pump, photovoltaics, a wildflower roof, and rainwater harvesting.
Marie on 09.27.2012 at 16:20 PM
I am loving this house!
Marie
Michael on 09.28.2012 at 07:18 AM
Viewed from the outside, the house is like a piled containers. But after looking at the photos in the room, very beautiful interior design. Great … make this home design ideas.
Lon on 09.29.2012 at 08:38 AM
I like this house, some good ideas which I may try to use in the designing of my last home.
Not to denigrate this home, but why is it so many designs now days are trying the sustainable route, but yet the designs and photos never mention the cost of doing such a thing. Please understand I am not being negative of this home or any other, just that the price tag is never included. In approximately 6 months I will be living in what can be called a sustainable home, one which uses local (and sometimes owned) materials. I will be providing photos, and perhaps even a YouTube and I will definitely include the costs. I think that the costs are incredibly important when moving outside the normal box.
Pete on 09.29.2012 at 16:25 PM
This house was featured on Grand Designs, in the UK.
Initial budget was £300,000 and I recall it did run a small bit over that.
Not a great fan of the exterior, but the furniture and attention to detail on the interior is amazing.
Jamie on 10.03.2012 at 07:18 AM
Not a small bit, it was well over £500,000 in the end.
Agreed it’s a beautifully detailed project but it sits very poorly in the victorian terraced street. It’s so top heavy and the overhang looms over the street.