The Village

The newest residential settlement in East Yorkshire could be the ideal model for the future of rural living. The village has sprung up very quickly, from a greenfield site to fully functional in only a few months. The houses are eco-friendly in timber and with a lightweight roof cladding which can be easily assembled and repaired. The design is classic in its simplicity and symmetry, just shiplap clad walls, a minimum of openings to retain heat yet naturally ventilated to minimise harmful moisture and condensation. The front elevation has a large arched aperture and the buildings through the development are aligned east to west to maximise solar gain.
The internal layout is fully open plan and can easily accommodate a large family in comfort. The interior and exterior are integrated so that a large proportion of time can be spent outside in the generous sized grounds with designated areas for recreation and eating. The site is easily maintained and can cope with normal family activities.It is a common sight for mother to be closely followed by her infants in play and educational learning. There is a special area for parents and offspring to lounge and rest and take advantage of the outdoor rural life. Social interaction with nearest neighbours often involves meeting at the fence. There is no one-upmanship or competition. It is never the case of the grass looks greener on the other side. In fact, the lifestyle and communal spirit has much to be commended representing an ideal long lost in society as a whole.
Everyone mucks in together, but after all they are pigs.