The circulation spine along the rear is terminated at each end with a top-lit, double height domes cube, one being the entrance all, the other being the library. Cream coloured natural stone cladding, hardwood fenestration and a green roof with deeply overhanging roof edges give much to its character. The hard and soft landscaping of the site are closely integrated with the layout and interior of the house including a reflection pool which is overlooked by the double hight lounge.

Aside from the earth-sheltered envelope, the house incorporated other features to minimise energy consumption including photovoltaic and water recycling and following its completion, Linear House won the RIBA Downland Sustainability Award.