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Mode Housing - Environmental Modular Housing

Gale & Snowden are developing a series of ecological kit houses for self build or for complete prefabrication.

The Kit House consists of a simple superinsulated timber frame core structure that can be further enhanced by a variety of features and add on components to suit all budgets.

Features include:

• Modular timber frame units
• Moisture permeable construction
• Superinsulation - recycled Cellulose
• Airtight construction to prevent heat loss through the fabric of the building
• High performance triple glazed super low-E timber windows and doors
• Materials: sustainably sourced, non-toxic, low in embodied energy
• Easily extended - the design has several predesigned extensions to cater for future needs e.g. home working or extended family
• Additional environmental features can be added in modular form e.g. rainwater collection
• Passive solar collection and solid thermal mass walls and floors
• Conservatory module also acts as extended season growing area
• Passive ventilation throughout
• Solar panels, wood burner, micro-bore under floor heating
• Low energy and water use to reduce environmental impact and running costs
• Calculated less than £80 per year heating costs

Modular options include:

• Rainwater collection option
• Grey water filtration / irrigation option
• Compost toilet option
• Extension option - a variety of extension possibilities will be available due to the modular and simple construction approach. Extensions will be available for additional living accommodation, working from home or providing self contained accommodation for a growing family or for care of an elderly relative
• Communications option - integrated duct work will allow integrated computer/communications network to be included
• Conservatory option - single or two storey unheated possibilities for extending growing period and increasing solar gain to spaces in the house.
• Garage option - stand alone or integrated with building
• Cold store for storage of food - designed using natural ventilation and high levels of humidity, particularly aimed at storing fresh fruit and vegetables

Permaculture garden design service can also be provided; integrating human occupancy into natural systems:

• Enhancing micro-climates via walled garden, reflection of sun from pond into conservatory/potting area
• Food production
• Rain water collection system
• Aquaculture pond collecting rainwater over spill
• Compost toilet to provide nutrient recycling
• Mini forest garden and herb bed companion planting
• Shelter and shade
• Habitat creation, encouraging natural ecosystems

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