Designer Nina Woodcroft has created an energy-efficient family home that is also a useful conversation starterFor most homeowners a request from a passerby to touch the exterior of their house would probably raise eyebrows. But for the owner of Nina’s House, which is covered with unusual and striking cork insulation panels, it is not only a common occurrence but is welcomed.The conversations may start with curiosity but much of the time lead to lengthy, passionate discussions on how to make homes more energy efficient, says the house’s owner, Nina Woodcroft. “We are new to the neighbourhood and it has been a really nice way to engage with our new community. A lot of delivery drivers will be like: ‘What’s this?’, and we’ll have a chat for 10 minutes about cork, you know, instead of just like this transactional, thank you, bye.” Continue reading...
Nina's House in south Tottenham, London, is a 1970s clergy house transformed into an energy-efficient home using sustainable materials, including cork insulation panels on its exterior. Owner Nina Woodcroft designed the property with natural, eco-friendly materials such as sheep wool, wood fibre, and recycled plastic, aiming to create a calming and enveloping environment. The house has been nominated for several awards and reflects Nina+Co's commitment to sustainable and minimal-impact design.
