Project summary
This development consists of 126m2 two storey detached dwelling which has been certified to Passivhaus standards. The four-bedroom family home achieved an initial airtightness test result that was the second-best ever recorded in the UK at the time, 0.11 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals.
Use of natural fibre insulation
Gutex wood fibre insulation from Ecological Building Systems was used externally to the timber studs and full filled with cellulose fibre in between studs. This allowed a U value of 0.103W/m2K to be achieved in the walls. The structure is also extremely moisture vapour diffusion ‘open’ with a high thermal mass (reducing the potential for summer overheating through the building envelope).
Use of timber
300mm timber I beams and Durelis Vapourblock specially designed air tight timber sheathing boards were also supplied by Ecological Building Systems for the project.
Project team
Architect/ designer:Â Andrew Yeats, Ecoarc
Timber supplier:Â Eden Insulation (Timber Frame and factory insulated panels)
Builder/ contractor:Â Sam Nelson