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Converted Barnacre water tanks by Ian Simpson ArchitectsIn order to preserve the massive quantities of resources used to create two concrete Lancashire water tanks, Bishopsrock Properties commissioned a design to transform them into homes. Manchester-based <a href="http://www.iansimpsonarchitects.com/site/main.htm">Ian Simpson Architects</a> rose to the challenge with these beautiful <a href="http://inhabitat.com/amazing-green-roof-art-school-in-singapore/">green-roofed</a> country homes that not only have an impressively <a href="http://inhabitat.com/wave-of-new-ufo-like-eco-airships-usher-in-low-carbon-future-for-air-travel/rsz_skyfreighter-1/">low carbon footrpint</a>, but also promote biodiversity in Barnacre-with-bonds, near Garstang in North Lancashire.1
Converted Barnacre water tanks by Ian Simpson architectsIn order to spare the enormous resources used to create the now defunct water tanks, Bishopsrock Properties invited a design to convert them into homes.2
Converted Barnacre water tanks by Ian Simpson ArchitectsIan Simpson architects won the competition with their green-roofed contemporary cottage homes.3
Converted Barnacre water tanks by Ian Simpson ArchitectsThe two resulting homes will be filled with natural light thanks to roof lights.4
Converted Barnacre water tanks by Ian Simpson ArchitectsThe green roof is comprised of native grasses and will provide superior insulation.5
Converted Barnacre water tanks by Ian Simpson ArchitectsEnergy will be derived from photovoltaic panels and heat from a ground source system.6
