Sustainability
SOLAR ENERGYÂ
​Photovoltaic (PV) panels capture the sun’s natural energy and convert it into free, environmentally-friendly, electricity to power your home which can lower your energy bills. ​​​​​​
AIR SOURCE HEATING ​​
Air source heat is an ultra-efficient, low impact way to heat your home. Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) work by extracting the warmth from outside air to help heat water for underfloor heating, radiators, and hot water systems. Heat from the air is absorbed by a liquid refrigerant and passed through a compressor, increasing its temperature before transferring the warmth to the heating and hot water circuits in your home. Heat pumps are carbon neutral, when powered by Solar Panels or similar alternative energy sources, delivering up to three times as much thermal energy as the electrical energy used to drive them.
UNDER FLOOR HEATING
You might not think of under floor heating (UFH) as energy efficient, but because it works across a much larger surface area, UFH operates at a far lower temperature than traditional systems. In fact, UFH can be up to 25% more efficient than conventional heating, making it more environmentally friendly too.
SUPERIOR INSULATION & AIR-TIGHTNESS
Our homes are designed with a more effective thermal envelope, including outstanding insulation and air-tightness, to minimise heat loss through the structure of the property, reducing energy bills and carbon emissions.
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LOW ENERGY LIGHTINGÂ
& APPLIANCES
Electricity for lights and appliances can account for a significant proportion of your households total energy demand. We fit all our new homes with energy efficient lighting, like LEDs, helping to cut your energy bills.
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTIONÂ
We are committed, throughout our business, to reducing the carbon cost of our work. We aim to recycle a large proportion of all construction-related waste, by segregating waste streams and innovating recovery. We work with local suppliers and tradespeople, using British made products and materials where possible, and encourage all our partners to reduce their use of plastic packaging and recycle their own waste materials.