Church Wood – your SIP home in a Woodland Setting

At SIPS Eco Panels, we were excited to support the Church Wood project: a beautifully designed, energy-efficient home nestled in woodland at Lytham St. Annes. Working with Black Barn Architects, we supplied and installed our structural insulated panels (SIPs) to help turn what could have been a tricky plot into a light-filled, high-performance sanctuary.

From day one, our goal was to harmonise modern design with the forest surroundings. We provided 194 mm thick SIP wall panels, 219 mm roof panels, and 254 mm deep metal web joist decks — all forming the structural shell of the house. On the interior, we used 89 × 38 mm CLS stud walls where needed. Because every component comes factory-finished and ready to fit, our system allowed a fast and precise on-site build with minimal waste.

The airtight and highly insulated envelope means the house stays warm in winter and cool in summer, smoothly integrating with renewable systems like an air source heat pump and MVHR. The result? An EPC A rating, lower running costs, and stable comfort all year round.

Sustainability was more than a concept — it guided every decision. We used FSC-certified timber, specified locally sourced stone, harvested rainwater, and added biodiversity features like wildflower plantings and bird and bat boxes. By constructing offsite, we reduced waste, limited deliveries, and avoided many of the usual site impacts.

We’re proud that Church Wood demonstrates how self-builders can achieve a home that’s not only stylish and connected to nature, but also efficient, low carbon, and future-ready.

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