The background:
15 years in the development of small-scale residential property in the south east of England and Paris.
Refurbishment and new build projects undertaken with to achieve the highest standards of sustainability affordable for the given project.
All projects start with the maximisation of building envelope performance and continue with a priority of resource minimisation.
- High standards of air tightness and testing with passive/mechanical extract ventilation to exceed building regulation requirements
- Use of insulation to achieve lowest possible U values for each building element
- Use of high-performance timber and aluminium double/triple glazing systems.
- Thermal shading to minimise solar gain.
- Use of high-efficiency space and water heating systems.
- Use of low energy lighting fittings and lamps.
- Use of most efficient appliances.
- Chain of custody certification for all timber used.
- Use of natural oils, varnishes and paints.
- Rainwater recycling.
- Specification of ultra low and low water use toilets, bathroom fixtures and kitchen appliances .
- Use of natural and locally sourced materials where possible.
- Use of 100% wool carpets, linoleum and sustainably sourced wooden flooring.
The present:
Our ecobureau project
Ecodomus is looking for a suitable site and partners to join in the creation of an exemplar project. This will be a small multi tenanted office building in north to north central London.
The project will provide an opportunity for our own business and other similarly minded organisations to occupy a building refurbished to highest possible standards of sustainability and enjoy the considerable financial benefits that will accrue.
The completed building will be a first of its kind living research model. We aim to provide a real learning opportunity through this project by allowing public access to the refurbishment process information and ongoing building performance data.
Ecodomus is looking for financial sponsorship to fund the additional costs of achieving the highest possible levels of performance in this building and to fund the preparation and publication of the project information and learning package.
If your organisation would like to discuss ways of becoming involved in this ground breaking project or if you would like to become a tenant in this or one of our future developments, please email us at ecobureau@ecodomus.co.uk
The future:
Ecodomus is now seeking to expand the scope of its development business and is assembling a team of professionals with the knowledge, and means to make a difference to the built environment, both commercial and residential.
Founded upon the twin principles of sustainability and profitability, ecodomus is looking to bring together a group of like-minded investors with funds in excess of £100,000 to invest, to participate in a geared property investment fund. The objectives of this fund are:
1. To provide investors with a long-term profitable and ethical investment.
2. To maximise the long-term value of all properties invested in.
3. To provide the means for investors to participate in the long-term capital appreciation of the buildings purchased by the fund.
4. To break the mould of unsustainable property development and prove that tenants will pay a premium to occupy sustainable buildings
It is certain that impending legislation, ongoing increases in the cost of energy, and climate change will increase the need and therefore, the demand for more environmentally-friendly and resource-efficient commercial and domestic property. Such buildings will attract and retain higher asset values relative to non sustainable buildings.
Ecodomus will be ahead of the pack by providing the opportunity for its investors to benefit from the increased asset-value and rental yield that will accrue to well-designed environmentally efficient buildings.
Please e-mail Dermot Barnes at dermot@ecodomus.co.uk for further information.
