Even though the EU’s new Building Regulations require that new buildings achieve minimum standards of energy efficiency, we have adapted higher levels throughout our design and construction of the development. Since a house being built today can be expected to be occupied for 50 years or more, an energy-efficient design can yield considerable savings over its lifetime.
Although some energy-saving measures can be implemented at a later stage, retrofitting is often more expensive and less effective than incorporation when the house is being built. Apart from reducing fuel and electricity bills, an energy-efficient home design can provide improved comfort for occupants while helping to protect the environment. It can also provide insurance against future increases in fuel costs.