All fabricated and constructed by MBC Timber Frame – Brook Lodge Farm is a brick and cedar shingle-clad, rural dwelling in East Sussex certified to the Passivhaus standard by Mead Consulting in 2025. The original concept by Nic Pople architect was adapted for Passivhaus compliance by Mark Elton, initially at Cowan Architects and latterly via his own practice, Awen Design. The project was largely managed on site without a main contractor by the client and now resident, Carolyn, whose passion and determination to realise her vision for a stylish but environmentally conscious home meant she was able to overcome her lack of experience in the construction industry. The superstructure comprises a twinstud timber-framed system sitting on an insulated raft foundation. MBC Timber Frame who were involved in the project from an early stage.

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