The homes competing to be RIBA’s House of the Year

A black timber-clad eco-home inspired by the designs of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a remodelled house from the ruins of a 17th century parchment factory and old cattle shed are competing to be named Britain’s House of the Year.

The properties are among the 20 contemporary builds that have made the Royal Institute of British Architects’ long list.

A special series of Grand Designs later this year will announce the shortlist and eventual winner of the RIBA House of the Year 2022.

RIBA’s Simon Allford, said: ‘These architects’ visions push boundaries to realise the dreams of their clients.

‘Through expert design and technologies, they delightfully interpret complex briefs that vary from the near-impossible to the truly extraordinary.

‘They stand testament to the benefits of engaged collaboration. I look forward to seeing each in more detail during this year’s series of Grand Designs: House of the Year.’

Here, we take a look at the some of the properties features in the RIBA longlist.

Ostro Passivhaus

This striking black timber-clad eco-home is in Scotland’s rural setting of Stirlingshire

The house was inspired by the designs of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh

This striking black timber-clad eco-home was inspired by the designs of revered Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh in rural Stirlingshire.

The Parchment Works

This remodelled house rises from the ruins of a 17th Century parchment factory and old cattle shed

The property is in Northampton and combines exposed brickwork and modern fittings in the interior

This remodelled house rises from the ruins of a 17th Century parchment factory and old cattle shed in Northampton.

Leyton House

This four-storey townhouse was added to the end of a 1960’s terrace in Waltham Forest, North East London.

The interior has a light and airy feel, and is flooded with plenty of sunlight from outdoors

This four-storey townhouse was added to the end of a 1960’s terrace, in Waltham Forest, North East London.

Derwent Valley Villa

Another property in the shortlist is this playful red-brick family home is nestled in Derbyshire’s suburbs

One side of the living room has a wall of windows that stretch from the floor to the ceiling

This playful red-brick family home is nestled in Derbyshire’s suburbs.