Feedback from the judges: “To most casual observers, the simple ‘Miesian’ appearance of this project belies the complexity of its design and construction. In contrast to the era of cheap energy that saw the creation of famous mid-twentieth century glass houses, this modern glass house, in using glass as a logical design response to its picturesque and rural setting, has to respond to the contemporary reality of high energy costs and heightened environmental awareness.

The solution — large, heavy and fragile triple glazed IGUs — however opens the doors to other significant challenges; namely logistical and installation. The completed project is a clear demonstration of the uncompromised realization of the design while successfully overcoming the challenges of execution.”