This large multi-generational high-performance home is a nod to Georgian design with its many character features.

Whilst at the pre-line stage, it allows observation of a high performing home at an informative stage of construction as the key design and building principles are still visible.

Collaboration between homeowner, designer and builder has created a harmonious process allowing interconnected high-performance principles to be combined with a tailored design to satisfy the homeowners’ requirements and tastes. This home will have a continuous supply of fresh filtered air along with heat recovery, aided by the thermal and airtight building envelope. This will notably reduce the potentially large energy demands of this substantial 700m2 property.

The building make-up begins with an insulated concrete foundation, and ‘Formance’ 165mm Structural Insulated Panels for the walls and ceilings. Timber framed trusses form the pitched roofs.

The use of SIPs alongside specialist installation means the building will remain warm, dry, and airtight throughout its lifetime.  NK Windows uPVC exterior joinery complete the thermal envelope.

A Zehnder mechanical heat recovery ventilation system provides superior indoor air quality and heat recovery to the interior.  This is complimented by a ducted heat pump system to assist in any additional thermal modification required, primarily cooling, of this large 700m2 house.  Water is heated by a Mitsubishi heat pump hot water cylinder situated in the insulated roof services space.

The layout of the home has been carefully curated to suit the family’s needs. While entertaining is a common occurrence, family living is important too. The home boasts a total of 6 bedrooms, all equipped with ensuites and walk in robes, rumpus room, library, formal lounge and music room, entertainer’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, sewing nook, spacious laundry, garaging for 4 cars, and a connected family flat with sunroom and another library for elder relatives.

This house once complete, with air-tight, higher performing building elements will provide a happy healthy home to serve them for generations to come.

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• Chatterton Builders
• Architectural Designers – In-line Architecture
• Structural Insulated Panels – Formance
• Exterior Joinery – NK Windows
• Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation – Fantech
• Thermal Modelling (PHPP) – Foresight Construction