Koto House, a passive house located in North Uist, United Kingdom, designed by Koto Design in 2023, offers an innovative and unique minimalist design style.
Nestled in the Claddach Valley of the Outer Hebrides, this 11 acre plot provides breathtaking views of the tidal lagoon and the North Atlantic. With the help of Unnos Systems and the fabric first approach to sustainability, the Macdonalds embarked on a journey to create a generous getaway for their family to spend time away from their home in Inverness and embrace island life.

About Koto House
Revitalizing Island Life: The Koto House
Nestled in the Claddach Valley of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, an 11-acre plot overlooks a tidal lagoon fed by the wild North Atlantic. Ewan and Amy Macdonald, a former Olympian Curler and his wife, sought to establish a family getaway, a place to lay down roots and embrace island life in North Uist. Building Challenges in the Hebrides
The Macdonalds faced a number of daunting building challenges. Supplies, labor and a two-hour ferry ride to the nearest port of Lochmaddy presented difficulties. In addition, the harsh and unpredictable Hebridean weather added further complications.
An Innovative Solution
Architects Koto Design and construction experts Unnos Systems proposed a modular build, a sculptural, minimal house. This allowed the majority of construction to take place in a factory in the Welsh countryside before being shipped in seven prefabricated modules, t...