Practical solutions from a real life perspective

Joanna SaadyEco Architect

Ecotecture Ltd

Elm Farm Research Centre

Started in 1990 Built in 2 phases – effects

Ground source heat pumpSolar hotwaterWater – wcs, rainwaterMaterialsLightingWasteBiggest factor - contractor

Finished in 2009

Elm Farm Research Centre

Elm Farm Research Centre

Elm Farm Research Centre

Replacement Dwelling Chichester

● Nudura ● Air tight● Opdec● MVHR ● Building form● Brise soleil● Certified windows

Replacement Dwelling Chichester

Replacement Dwelling Chichester

Ardingly Barn Conversion

● Near Passivhaus Barn Conversion● Detailed insulation to avoid thermal breaks● Air tightness of 1m2/m3/hr at 50 pascals● Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery● Large Southern Windows● Solar hot water panels

● Items we're not keen on!● Gas boiler● No solar shading

Ardingly Barn Conversion

Ardingly Barn Conversion

Ardingly Barn Conversion

Eco Sports Pavilion - Hassocks

● Near Passivhaus simple construction● Insulation under foundations● Air tightness of 1.13m2/m3/hr at 50 pascals● Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery● Large Southern Windows● Air source heat pump● Solar shading

Items we're not keen on!● Quantity surveyors● The lack of solar panels

Eco Sports Pavillion - Hassocks

Eco Sports Pavillion - Hassocks

Thank you for listening!

Joanna Saadywww.ecotecture.co.uk