- Fully insulated extra-wide (200mm) cavity wall construction to new wrap-around extension
- Insulated dry-lining to the original stone walls
- Provision of high levels of insulation under the new ground floor construction
- Sheep’s wool loft insulation to the roof
- Draught sealing and regulated ventilation to improve thermal performance
- Low energy, argon filled double glazed energy efficient timber doors and windows
- Energy efficient wood stove using CO2 neutral fuel
- Provision of low energy lighting system throughout
- Inclusion of draught lobby to new entrance for heat retention
- Glazed conservatory entrance lobby/cloaks area as passive sunspace
- Full access & provision made for disabled persons
- Four low flush water saving toilets
- Showers and wash basins with water saving aerated heads supplied by solar hot water
- 2 kW of photovoltaic solar panels to produce renewable electricity from the sun
- 2.5 kW wind turbine on 6m mast to produce renewable electricity from the wind
- Evacuated tube solar hot water panels providing naturally heated hot water
- 4 kW ground source heat pump feeding a radiant under floor heating system
- Natural green sedum roof to the extension providing a bio diverse living roof
- Extensive, high specification glazing and roof lights providing high levels of natural light to new layout
- Rainwater harvesting, and rain water recycling for toilet flushing and non-potable uses
- Provision for recycling facilities
- Larger sun lounge dining area with access hatch to the kitchen and scope for community access
- Recycled aggregate concrete blocks used in all new masonry walls
- Solvent free emulsion paints used throughout
The Society of Friends-better known to the general public as 'The Quakers', have -with architects Eco-Arc-pointed the way forward for all clubs and organisations who own and offer outdoor accommodation to members and guests throughout the UK's vast network of club huts and properties.
In the last two years,the society have transformed one of their houses near Robin Hood Bay inside the North Yorkshire National Park,into a carbon neutral property which exploits the very latest in low impact renewable technology and sustainable energy saving features.
Situated 5 miles from the popular coastal holiday spot and just off the long distance Cleveland Way, the Society's Worfolk property has been tastefully upgraded to a standard that most outdoor clubs could only imagine in their wildest dreams! Features include.....
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