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PASSIVHAUS AND LOW ENERGY DESIGN

We have worked successfully with our clients to help reduce the energy use and environmental impact of their buildings. We have experience in different sectors and scales of design and would be happy to discuss your aspirations. We can help you improve the energy efficiency and internal comfort of your project, either via Enerphit (for existing buildings), AECB, or Passivhaus standards. We can model proposals to accurately predict energy use.

MISTLETOE COTTAGE, RISELEY

MISTLETOE

Energy efficiency was our client's top priority on this detached home. We worked closely with them to provide a solution with exciting architectural spaces whilst meeting Passivhaus criteria at planning stage. For energy modelling we used DesignPH software for design development options, and PHPP for the planning stage Passivhaus assessment.

The clients said: “Henk and his team have been a real pleasure to work with on our planning application for a new build house. 

Their design is creative, modern and elegant. Hives came up with creative solutions to suit our needs, whilst also working within tight planning constraints. Through Passivhaus modelling of design options, we can look forward to living in a very comfortable and low energy house, making the most of renewable energy. “

mount pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT, READING

This scheme of six Passivhaus standard town houses was designed up to planning stage using DesignPH energy modelling software to test different options. We maximised the solar access of this challenging site by creating top floor terraces which benefit from year-round sun. The simple terraced form of the housing units results in an ultra low energy solution. Sunlight and daylight modelling was used to optimise the living spaces whilst ensuring sufficient sunlight to the garden spaces.

Primary

PASSIVHAUS PRIMARY SCHOOL EXPANSION