Gareth Phelen Physiotherapy Studio
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INSPIRATION
Gareth is a qualified physiotherapist. He had taken Peter Cowman’s Living Architecture course and thought the econo-space would be perfect for a therapy room. He got permission from his family to build on a small plot of their land on which was an easily accessible site for potential clients.
The econo-space is economical and relatively easy to and quick to put up. It is a structure that feels sound and permanent, unlike a shed-type building.
He built it himself with some help, relatively quickly. It suits his needs perfectly.
TYPE OF HOUSE
Physiotherapy studio.
POINT OF INTEREST
It suits his needs perfectly.
ECO ELEMENTS
- Small foot print
- Post foundations
- Local timber,
- Well insulated.
CREATIVE ELEMENTS
A square block that sits well in the countryside due to the timber cladding and which lends itself to many uses inside.
ARCHITECT/DESIGN BY
Peter Cowman - Living Architecture Course design
BUILDER
Self
MATERIALS
Foundations | Posts |
Walls | Timber |
Roof | Tin |
Insulation | Sheep’s wool |
HEAT SOURCE
Electric heater
WATER SOURCE
None
WASTE
None
GARDEN
None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SATISFACTION RATING: ‘Has a great cosiness and is very soundproof. A good place to relax.’ says Gareth’s Dad