/ Conservation and residential development
Build X Studio | Nairobi, Kenya | 2021 - Ongoing | Construction
The Rewildings is a conservation and residential development of seven family homes on a 10.3 acre site, rooted in a strong commitment to the regeneration and enhancement of the local natural ecosystems. The project aims to be an exemplar of climate-positive development in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Rewilding is the restoration of the land to its natural form. This concept is embraced within the project by using natural materials and sustainable systems, as well as restoring trees and other flora to the site which provide a rich and biodiverse habitat for all local fauna.
The houses adapt to the terrain, the climate, and the particularities of each plot, meaning no two houses are the same. The architecture is an FSC certified timber framed structure insulated with compressed straw, which means that it has 81% lower embodied carbon than a typical local stone house.
It had been detailed carefully to make the timber construction durable. For instance it is built on stilts which makes it sit lightly on the ground and protects against moisture and termites. A climatic consultant was engaged to ensure thermal comfort all year round as well as natural lighting and ventilation.