Originally approached to investigate an environmentally responsible, but entirely commercial single house development, Locate and Geum have together developed plans for what we hope will be the first of several certified ‘Passivhaus’ developments.
 
Fully committed to the ‘passivhaus’ route for a healthy and ultra-low energy project, both Chris Morgan and Graham Drummond of Geum Ltd. attended the AECB Passivhaus / PHPP course in York in 2009 and have been modelling various approaches to ensure that the house is not only compliant with the strict passivhaus requirements but is also cost effective and marketable.
 
Further restricted by a very tight and sloping site, the project has nonetheless now achieved Planning permission and work is underway on Building Warrant and, concurrently, on finalising quotes, therm analyses and other aspects of the PHI (Passivhaus Institut) certification process.

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