Yard House Mews Development
The proposal will incorporate high
standards of energy efficiency and
address aspects of renewable resources
and sustainable design within the
development. The development is
designed to comfortably achieve Level
4 of Code for Sustainable Homes, with
at least 25% reduction in CO2 emissions
across the site in line with the London
Plan Energy Hierarchy.
The fabric specification and structural
frame will include the use of A and A+
rated materials, featuring CLT timber
panel structure, low carbon concrete,
self-finished materials and zero VoC.
The insulation levels will generously
exceed the minimum standards of Part L
in terms of Uvalue performance, giving
the development a total CO2 emission
rate of 28,789.34Kg/year and therefore a
CO2 offset target of 7,197.33Kg/year
The detached dwelling house on the
western end of the site will be designed
to Passivhaus Standard and, in addition
to measures that will be implemented
across the s ite, will include wireless
switching and air source heat pump.
A system of photovoltaic panels will be
placed on the roofs, southern elevations
and across the communal landscaped
areas to reduce the site’s CO2 emissions
by at least 25%. This has been calculated
to be equivalent to a minimum of
15.6Kwp across the whole site.
Efficient independent heating systems
will be provided, with time &
temperature zone control & Weather
Compensators. These will allow the
eventual occupants to exercise maximum
control over their heating system and
thus reduce energy consumption. Energy
021
efficient lamps will be installed in
each light fitting, whilst all appliances
will carry A+ energy rating. Water
consumption is also included in the
calculation of a property’s energy
consumption and each property will
therefore adhere to the requirements of
Approved Document G with maximum
internal water consumption of 125 litres
per person per day.
Further measures, such as grey water
recycling, rainwater harnessing and
irrigation will also be implemented,
whilst ecological value of the site will
be improved dramatically through
introduction of numerous new plant
species.