What are sustainable homes?

Sustainable homes are all about reducing your carbon footprint, with homes cleverly designed and built using sustainable materials and construction methods aiming to conserve natural resources and have a minimal impact on the environment.

Greener, Smarter More Energy Efficient

• Where possible we source locally produced materials and use recycled materials
• We use responsibly sourced timber from sustainably managed forests and from certified suppliers with PEFC & FSC certificates
• Use the latest in renewable energy sources such as solar panels, air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points
• Use of high performance, high quality insulation leading to lower heating costs
• Water saving features such as permeable driveways
• Well designed green spaces
• Energy rated appliances
• Efficient underfloor heating allowing for multiple zone heating

Construction Methods

The construction of new homes has changed in recent years, moving away from the traditional brick and block typical construction to timber framed construction, meeting all the latest environmental and energy efficiency standards. Building an energy efficient home starts with the architects and the design then focusing on installing high quality, high spec measures

Air-source heat pumps

Heat pumps are a vital part of the eco equation, shifting heating systems away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. Air source heat pumps can cut average carbon emissions by 44% a year. They work by absorbing heat from the environment (even when temperatures are well below freezing) transferring the heat to the inside of your home, keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer (by reversing the process) They are 300% more efficient than a standard gas boiler

Solar Panels

Solar panels are a renewable, infinite energy source that creates no harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Solar panels are a roof mounted system that catch the suns energy and converts it into electricity for your home. They can allow you to sell extra energy or store it in a battery to use later * upgrade available. Solar panels are a clean renewable energy source for electricity, cutting your carbon emissions, save money and boosting the EPC rating for your home.

Marcus Homes creating efficient, long lasting, high performance homes with exceptional modern design.