A Building Revolution

Setting the standard for sustainable housing in the UK, delivering negative whole life carbon emissions (Target -250 kgCO2e/m2). 

Exceeding RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)’s target for domestic housing (+625 kgCO2e/m2 by 2030).

 A pleasant thermal environment is essential for a comfortable home. Adequate thermal comfort, both in summer and winter, enhances health and wellbeing.

Solar shading and natural ventilation, where possible, minimises overheating in summer and optimises indoor temperatures in winter without unnecessary energy use via and natural ventilation wherever possible.

Typical wall build-up delivering U-VALUE: 0.100W/m2K. exceeding Passivehaus

Only natural fibre insulation used in construction together with structural timber and limited use of metal fixings.

Primary Materials:

• Structural Timber
• Natural Fibre Insulation
• Bio-composites
• Natural plasterboard alternatives

Resulting in a complete building system that is over 75% bio-based and renewable

 Incorporating intelligent systems to regulate humidity and provide a constant flow of clean, fresh air keeps indoor temperatures stable and comfortable whatever the weather.

Good indoor air quality can prevent humans from developing respiratory ailments, such as mucous membrane irritation, asthma and allergies. It can also contribute to prevent some cardiovascular diseases.

High indoor air quality helps to avoid odour problems, which can positively affect the overall well-being of the building’s occupants.

 Minimise, and where possible eliminate, the use of harmful chemicals – such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – in construction.

 Biohaus® homes are energy-positive, generating more energy than they consume over the year. This approach significantly reduces energy costs by around 75% and promoting deliverable energy security by producing more energy from renewable energy sources than it imports from external sources. 

 The depletion and scarcity of global freshwater resources are escalating and thus it is becoming increasingly important to minimise water consumption – and treatment – during the life-time of a home. Saving freshwater results in wastewater savings as well and both issues are part of the design specifications.

Freshwater consumption is reduced by installation of water-saving tabs, use of grey or rain water for toilets and gardening, and the use of easy-to-clean surfaces.

Adequate lighting and especially well-designed daylight penetration provide an array of health benefits occupants. High levels of daylight and an optimised view out positively influence people’s health and well-being.

Homes must allow for optimal daylight and attractive views to the outside. Electric lighting during daytime should rarely be necessary, which should make it possible to reduce the overall energy consumption for lighting.

 A quiet living environment is an important aspect of a healthy home. Noise, or unwanted sound, can cause annoyance, hypertension, stress and impair sleep, among other things.

The home should protect against unwanted sound, both from indoor sources and outdoor sources.

 Smart Home solutions optimise energy performance, comfort and wellbeing.

Centrally managed lighting, heating, door entry, music and television systems controlled by a single app-based user interface.