Low Energy Homes

The energy performance of the building external fabric most cost effective, reliable and long term low maintenance solution to reducing energy use.

• High performance insulation
• Excellent air tightness
• Minimisation of thermal bridging
• Using the suns energy through building orientation and window design

In essence the building does the work rather than relying on operating and maintaining costly energy systems.

Transitions to a low carbon economy will dictate that environmental considerations will influence how buildings are constructed, materials used and methods adapted.

This approach is formalised in ‘Passivhaus’ dwellings, where the detail design follows a set of rigorous and certifiable principles that well proven and ensures that is no ‘performance gap’ between what is designed and what is achieved.

Eco-res Housing Partnership deliver housing to Passivhaus standards where required.