Eco Vicarages

Client:

 Diocese of Worcester

Project Value:

 £1.4 m

M&E Value:

 £250 k

Size:

 675 m²

Office:

 Birmingham

Description:

One extension, and three environmentally responsible eco-vicarages which enhance the Diocese’s sustainable credentials. The homes are both PassivHaus accredited and meet the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Code Level 6 ‘Zero Carbon Home’ criteria.

Features:

  • Super-insulated building envelope with triple glazing
  • Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) system instead of boilers
  • Ground to air heat exchanger
  • Roof-mounted solar thermal evacuated tubes for hot water
  • Solar photovoltaic panels provide electricity