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The following design measures will assist in improving the energy efficiency of new dwellings:

  • Draught lobbies

  • High levels of thermal insulation

  • High performance windows and external doors

  • High efficiency (condensing) boilers with a seasonal efficiency of at least 90%

  • Good space heating regulation controls with emphasis on programmable time and temperature control

  • Space heating zone control

  • South facing passive solar heat gain

  • Increased natural daylight to reduce lighting demand

  • Reduced North-facing glazing

  • Energy efficient lighting

  • Balanced mechanical ventilation with heat recovery

  • Draught sealing

  • Omission of conventional chimneys but encouraging the use of balanced flues and independent combustion air supply.

  • Renewable energy technologies.

  • Attention to building details.

  • Reducing thermal/cold bridges.

  • Airtight construction.

External works Ventilation Energy Heat pumps External insulation Cavity wall insulation Underfloor insulation Underfloor heating Underfloor heating pipes Air to water heat pump Air to air heat pump Air to ground heat pump Condensing boiler Ceiling insulation Roof insulation Solar panels Solar pv Controls Time and temperature Zone control Air tightness Air tightness tape Sound insulation Tongue and groove Energy grants Building energy rating Energy performance certificate Home energy assessment Bead insulation Pumped insulation External wall insulation Windows External doors Fire doors Internal doors Ventilation Mechanical ventilation Natural ventilation Air tight membrane Vapour control layer Sash windows Chimneys