Based on the original concept design by local architect John Turner, Mick and Sue Paskins had this new house designed by award winning eco architects ZED Factor. This house produces zero emissions and uses zero energy and is an outstanding example of urban low energy design. Whilst its orientation maximises solar gain and has high levels of insulation.

Features of the house include: Airtight construction, Green roof, High performance glazing, Low water goods, Low energy LED lighting, Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), Passive solar design, Rainwater harvesting, Solar thermal panels, Solar PV panels, Wood burning stove, Zero carbon.

Other features include; Rainwater harvesting. There is a 5,000 litre tank for flushing toilets and watering fruit and vegetables. LED lighting This low energy form of light allows the large living area to be lit using 156 watts. Composting toilet Provision has been made for the inclusion of this in the future, including outside collection access. Sweet chestnut cladding This local wood grown in Sussex is used on the walls and needs no treatment to preserve it. Food cultivation on site The beautiful surrounding garden allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of food crops.

Contacts:

ZedFactory: www.zedfactory.com

R&R Building Services: www.fmb.org.uk/member-builders/ R-and-R-Building-Services-LimitedBN1-5AF