Our role
Passivhaus consultancy
Mechanical services design – pre-planning
Daylight & sunlight modelling, planning energy reports
The project:
51 social (affordable rental) homes comprising 34 houses in 3 terraces and 17 flats in one apartment block located in Rainham, Havering.
Our focus:
The aim was to make the form as simple as possible to ensure Passivhaus was easily achievable.
We provided Passivhaus design support from concept to completion including thermal bridge modelling, airtightness training, ventilation commissioning support and user guides.
We successfully negotiated Passivhaus Certification in lieu of the 15% renewables obligation that the planning authority required.
The team:
The client/contractor is Climate Energy Homes for Circle Housing and Old Ford,
The architects are MaccreanorLavington/ BDG Design .
Certification by Co-create
