SPOTLIGHT MARLFIELD JOINERY & CONSTRUCTION
TO G A- A SUSTAINABLE WIN
FROM
I n a quiet laneway overlooking the
Marlfield Joinery & Construction transformed an old bungalow into a landmark of sustainable building
potential only reaching F. Many builders advised the clients to demolish and rebuild, but Marlfield took a different path: reuse, preserve and elevate. The decision to retrofit rather than rebuild set the foundation for a transformative sustainability journey. By retaining the original structure, the team preserved the embodied carbon of the existing materials and honoured the historical context of the home. From there, every design and construction choice was calibrated to reduce energy consumption and limit the environmental footprint.
breathtaking expanse of Strangford Lough in County
Down, Northern Ireland, sits a modest 200-year-old bungalow – the renovation of which is a picture-perfect example of what happens when passion, innovation, and sustainability intersect. Lough View – as the property is now known – has emerged as a beacon of green construction in a rural area steeped in natural beauty and environmental sensitivity. The project even earned Marlfield Joinery & Construction Ltd a Highly
Commended recognition in the Sustainable Building Award category at the 2025 Northern Ireland Master Builder Awards. What makes this project truly compelling is not just the exceptional outcome – a near- Passive House standard EPC rating of A (95/100) – but the journey taken to achieve it. For Marlfield Joinery & Construction, the brief was clear: preserve the character
of a beloved home while reducing its environmental impact. The finished project showcases cutting-edge sustainable building with a respectful approach to heritage and local ecology. How it began When the clients purchased the cottage-style bungalow in 2021, it was in a poor state of repair, with a dismal EPC rating of G and an initial retrofit
18
Master Builder
www.fmb.org.uk
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online