From HMO s to PassivHaus Exist ing The Vision Passivhaus Enerphit Plus Homes 6 8 Zetland Road Chorlton Ecospheric Ltd 3 The Thorns M21 8GB tel 0161 533 0965 www ecospheric co uk
Result The realit y Passivhaus Enerphit Plus Homes 6 8 Zetland Road Chorlton Ecospheric Ltd 3 The Thorns M21 8GB tel 0161 533 0965 www ecospheric co uk
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Passivhaus Enerphit Plus Homes Walk Through 6 8 Zetland Road Chorlton Ecospheric Ltd 3 The Thorns M21 8GB tel 0161 533 0965 www ecospheric co uk A pair of Victorian townhouses that combine the beauty character of a period property with the world s highest standards of energy efficiency Due to the fabric first approach the houses remain comfortable warm year round without a central heating system Energy bills are designed to be zero with negligible maintenance costs to boot The team have also reached way beyond the set Passive house requirements embodying sustainability at every turn with a focus on durable solutions the incorporation of high quality natural breathable materials culminating in a petrochemical free building fabric Airtight DibT accredited wood burning stove drawing combustion air from outside the thermal envelope 1 5 6 Natural fibre sofa 6 chairs By Ecosofa 1 7 First floor 10 W indows angled towards the sun to maximise solar gains 3 Grey water recycling toilets By Sanlamere 20 Bay upgraded to Passive House performance levels with original facade Flow restricted 7 aerated water saving devices Victorian 8 Pullymaid clothes dryer 22 21 4 9 Second floor World s first 9 passive house with stained glass By Ecospheric Windows Doors 13 Triple glazing Uw 0 68 Careful installation detailing to design out thermal bridges includes liquid membrane Tremco materials By Ecospheric Windows Doors Cellar 19 Cold food storage isolated from thermal envelope 17 12 16 14 11 8 3 Breathable roof 15 build up featuring worlds first intelligent membrane adopting biomimicry By Siga 12 Thermostatically controlled roof light with rain sensor for passive cooling Vanity units 11 furniture made from local timber By John George Fine Cabinetry Ltd 2 2 Breathable floor upgrade for tiles timber including breathable grout 18 tile backer recycled wood fibre intelligent building membrane Timber protected with Microporous breathable Osmo varnish 10 Ground floor 2 Bespoke solid timber brass 2kitchen with Welsh slate worktops top rated appliances By John George Fine Cabinetry 4 Discreet central ventilation system MVHR that utilises pollen filters 14 controls humidity to ensure unbeatable air quality A huge relief for hay fever rhinitis asthma sufferers Features 2kw post heater for the coolest of days Thermally broken 5 timber hybrid V structure 18 11kW 16 Photovoltaic System that enables the properties to produce more energy than they consume 19 23 15 13 Excess renewable 17 electricity is channeled into a hot water tank with a unique thermocline control By Mixergy 20 Nobel prize winning super material Graphene has been formulated into our paints to prevent cracking By Graphenstone 21 EMF Electromagnetic Field free design LED lighting throughout Light fittings By Agapanthus Interiors 22 Airtight mould free solid lime plaster interiors capable of mopping up dangerous VOCs setting down excess CO2 buffering moisture for the ultimate healthy living environment Urban Drainage SUDS 24 Sustainable featuring recycled tyres and recycled stone By Sudstech 26 Bespoke aluminum cills fascias soffits etc for maintenance free life 28 Reclaimed timber path borders to rear Victorian mosaic path to front By Martin Mosaic 25 Copper rainwater goods with 120 year life span 27 Natural slate roof 29 Pre fossilised Organowood timber cladding lime render covering blown recycled paper external wall insulation Copper end detail to blend into traditional Victorian brickwork antibacterial copper 23 Unlacquered electric switches throughout to help stop spread of disease within the household N
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