Pinington were commissioned to undertake the construction of a new Passivhaus, the project involved an extensive civil engineering scheme to build the property into a sloping hill side site. Once the extensive civil works were completed the dwelling was constructed providing a building that is highly insulated and airtight.

The project included high-performance external windows and doors, Mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery (MVHR) with integrated Heating/Cooling Heat Pump, Solar PV with Battery Storage and Sunamp Hot Water Technology. During the construction of the property meticulous construction methods were used to ensure Passivhaus standards were applied.

Our Construction Staff were trained in Passivhaus construction to ensure the project could be certified as Passivhaus.

Upon completion of the main structure the external hard landscaping of the project included natural stone paving and external stone walls, that were all in keeping with the quiet rural location of the property.

All construction materials and methods were implemented in accordance with Passivhaus House Institute guidelines, ensuring an ultra-low energy consumption building with excellent indoor comfort. Passivhaus Houses work by minimising heating and cooling needs through insulation, airtight construction, and heat recovery ventilation, retaining internal heat and recycling warmth from outgoing air to maintain a consistently comfortable indoor environment.

This project provided a rewarding and educational experience for the team, showcasing Pinington’s capability in delivering sustainable construction solutions and adapting to new construction techniques and methods.