Mitsubishi Eco Dan Air Source Heat Pump 

A renewable energy system that uses ambient air to provide heating and hot water for the house. Links in with the hot water cylinder to optimise energy and provide a constant supply of hot water. Included as standard with Silverlake homes developed from 2022 onwards.

Heating Controls 

Heat miser thermostats are installed in each room with underfloor heating, allowing for temperature control by zone, which is fully programmable via an app. 

Wall Insulation 

Walls are insulated with the Kingspan TEK® 18 system. The 142mm thick panels offer excellent thermal performance and insulation properties. The system achieves a U-value of around 0.18 to 0.2 W/m²K. 

Underfloor Heating

The underfloor wet heating system allows heat to be distributed evenly throughout the space. The system offer efficient, comfortable heating, while contributing to a well-insulated and energy-efficient building.

Structural Floor Strengthening
The upper floors of the building have been structurally enhanced by increasing the depth of the structural joists and adjusting their spacing. This also improves acoustic performance for a quieter, more comfortable living environment.

Air Tightness
Our target for air tightness is 3.5m³/h/m²@50pa, which is substantially below the required value stated in Building Regulations (Part L1A).

Window and Door Specification
Smarts aluminium windows and doors to offer a combination of durability, thermal performance and contemporary design, whilst maximising natural light and views.

Permeable Driveway System
The permeable driveway system allows rainwater to drain through the surface, instead of creating runoff. It helps to reduce flood risk and allows water to replenish the ground.

Living Roofs

Living roofs, also known as green roofs, feature plants and greenery that help the local ecosystems thrive and sustain the incredible array of wildlife on-site.

Bee Bricks 

Bee bricks with small holes are incorporated to provide nesting places for solitary bees. They promote biodiversity and support pollination. 

Swift Boxes 

These boxes provide a nesting area for swifts, which are migratory birds. The boxes help to conserve these precious birds and encourage their return year after year. 

Native Species Planting 

Only plants and trees that are native to the local ecosystem are used around the property and the Estate to support biodiversity, provide a habitat for wildlife and reduce maintenance. 

Sustainability is becoming a more and more important aspect of home building, as more people consider the impact that their home has on their lives and the planet. Having a sustainable holiday home means you can not only make a positive difference to the environment, but it also adds value due to the increasing desirability of eco-friendly features.