Once the home's timber frame had been manufactured and shipped to the Sudburys’ plot in Cambridge, the structure was assembled in an impressive three days.

The couple opted for a closed-panel timber frame, which means that the flat-pack wall panels arrived complete with insulation and glazing, having already been tested for airtightness.

“The highly insulated 37cm-thick (1.2ft) wall panels were made in a factory, doors and windows fitted, and all lifted into place over the yew tree with two cranes,” says Thomas. Even the internal walls arrived ready to paint, which helped save the couple even more time when it came to finishing the interiors.

This incredible eco home was built in only three days