Annie Kenyon Developments (ak|d) is proud to announce the achievement of obtaining ‘A’ rated Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for the last two houses built. This gold standard certification showcases the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable and environmentally friendly homes with low running costs.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows the building’s energy efficiency rating and the building’s environmental impact rating. Both ratings are on a scale from A to G with A being the best. The average UK home is rated D, making ak|d’s homes a significant improvement in energy efficiency and sustainability. With spiralling energy costs, it is more important than ever for homeowners to invest in energy efficient homes, and ak|d is leading the way with their goal of providing beautiful high-quality homes that are sustainable to live in and fit for the future.
Through the use of clever design, advanced systems and smart technologies, ak|d homes are equipped with features such as air source heat pumps, solar options, thermally efficient insulation, MVHR systems and well detailed timber kits. The company also employs talented joiners and teams on site to ensure the highest quality air-tight construction, which minimises energy waste and reduces running costs.
Tillyshogle, Echt and North Muirton, Forgue are the projects in focus. They feature a simple palette of traditional and modern external materials including natural slate, corrugated sheet metal, stone walling, pale wet dash render and larch cladding. Properties are framed internally with timber kit construction and insulated well beyond the requirements of building standards. Particular attention is paid to potential cold spots around windows and doors, with extra insulation applied to these areas.
High performance windows and doors, thoughtfully located, provide solar gain while addressing key views. Draft lobbies and boot rooms reduce heat loss further. Both houses feature air source heat pumps coupled with solar photovoltaic panels to offset electricity use, while our careful detailing around openings helps boost airtightness.
With increased airtightness it is crucial to ventilate dwellings thoroughly, and both projects include mechanical ventilation / heat recovery, with a constant supply of pre-heated and filtered fresh air providing healthy, happy, comfortable homes and reduced running costs.
Annie Kenyon, Principal Architect/Developer, comments “At ak|d, we are thrilled to have achieved a gold standard in energy efficiency, which represents a milestone in our company’s goal of providing sustainable and environmentally responsible homes. Obtaining A rated Energy Performance Certificates for our last 2 houses built is a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative housing solutions. Our combination of expert design, cutting edge systems and advanced technologies, along with a focus on energy efficiency, results in homes that are not only visually stunning, but also offer low running costs and a greener, more environmentally responsible lifestyle.”
ak|d provides site-specific, architecturally designed homes for sale across Aberdeenshire. For more information, contact:
www.akenyondevelopments.com
info@akenyondevelopments.com