Sustainable building is no longer a niche interest — it's becoming standard practice. Here's what to consider for your Yorkshire new build.
Building a sustainable home in Yorkshire is both possible and increasingly affordable. The most impactful sustainable decisions are made at the design stage — once the walls are up, it becomes much harder and more expensive to improve the energy performance of a building.
Key sustainable strategies for new builds in Yorkshire include: high levels of insulation (exceeding Part L requirements); airtight construction with mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR); air source or ground source heat pumps instead of gas boilers; solar PV panels; triple-glazed windows; and carefully considered orientation to maximise solar gain in winter and provide shading in summer.
Yorkshire's climate — wet, cold, and sometimes very cold — means insulation and airtightness are particularly important. Our architects design to Passivhaus principles where budgets allow, but we can also deliver highly energy-efficient homes at conventional cost points by making smart design decisions from the outset.
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