The Apple House in Hertfordshire has won a 2026 RIBA East Award for its innovative use of sustainable building materials. The project serves as a community education hub and demonstrates the practical application of low-carbon construction techniques. The building features a glulam portal frame, hempcrete walls, and hand-cleft oak cladding. By sourcing materials like unfired clay and timber from within 10 miles of the site, the project minimizes transport emissions and highlights the potential of locally sourced, renewable resources.
