The 159m, modular building will sit within a 5.3ha former horse livery on the western edge of the New Forest National Park.It will be built using a low-carbon, hemp-based modular cassette system Natural Building Systems ADEPT to deliver a carbon footprint of minus 36.25 tonnes of CO2e.IF_DO claims the projects pioneering construction methods will set new standards for sustainable residential construction.AdvertisementThe London-based practice said its client asked for an inherently sustainable home that would harmonise with the surrounding landscape while providing a modern, flexible living space.The building will comprise two offset linear volumes designed to respond to different solar orientations and programmatic requirements. Source:IF_DOSpread across one split-level floor, the rooms include three bedrooms, generous living spaces, and multiple connections to outdoor spaces.The overall design emphasises the connection between the built environment and nature, according to IF_DO, incorporating the clients equestrian interests [alongside a] desire for a meditative living environment.The form of the building combines local agricultural architecture influences with contemporary sustainable design principles.AdvertisementA rewilding-led landscape strategy for the site, designed by Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design, will create new habitats and strengthen existing ones to promote biodiversity.IF_DO director Al Scott said the Magdalene House design actively contributes to carbon reduction through its innovative use of materials, while also providing an exceptional living environment. Source:IF_DOProposed site plan