Eco Houses

Well, does it work? Is it everything I’d hoped for?

In brief ‘yes’ and yes’!
This is the best house I have ever lived in and stayed in. The building is always warm and constant in its temperature. The underfloor heating provides a gentle, steady heat with no hot and cold points. (Even with heavy snow outside!) It really is phenomenal! I have never felt so well and been more convinced that this was a good idea. Any pain we went through to get here was worth it.

My Mum suffers from constant severe headaches as a result of allergies to dust, pollen and anything else, from what I can gather. She has to take strong medication to relieve the pain and frequently has to use a steam machine to ease her breathing. When she came to stay for three weeks, she never had a headache! She also never needed her steam machine. This is the first time that she has been pain free for years. Anecdotal, I know, but a promise that this is a house that cares for its occupants as much as the environment.

My aunty went from thinking that the design of the house was a waste of space (at first!). I said to her that the beauty of the design is in the space and the shapes of the angled construction. These are now painted a soft, tranquil grey, that gently enhances a bold statement and provides a perfect backdrop to vibrant, abstract modern artwork. After one day, she said, ‘I get it!’ She was over whelmed by the standard of accommodation and couldn’t believe that it worked in terms of heating, on such a little amount of fuel. I have to say that I wasn’t convinced that the heating would be warm enough in the bedrooms, so put in small electric heaters just in case! These, I hasten to say, were never needed! It was a lovely temperature, maintained by constant filtered air flow. The way forward, I think!

Note: We have been nominated for ‘The Northern Building Excellence Awards’!
…………….smashing!