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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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