Guides & Ideas

Nikolai Hentzschel, General Manager at Solutionair, has seen it time and time again. A homeowner is buoyant at handover. The house is brand new, double-glazed, meticulously insulated, compliant with every modern standard. Six months later, the call comes in. Condensation running down the inside of the windows. Curtains damp to the touch. A faint, stubborn smell that won’t quite go away.

For many homeowners, the beginning of a new build is defined by the visible decisions… the floor plan, the kitchen, the view, the materials, the rooms they have always imagined.

Building by the sea comes with undeniable rewards and equally undeniable challenges. Here’s how to design a coastal home that will truly last.