DESCRIPTION Plot 13 - The Passivhaus

What does Passivhaus mean?

A Passivhaus reduces energy demand whilst also providing excellent indoor air quality and comfort levels. Our approach is to cost effectively improve the building fabric and services whilst utilising the local environment to enhance the comfort levels during winter and summer months.

The Passivhaus standard is one of the most rigorous energy performance standards in the world and is widely regarded as best practice for low-energy buildings. This robust approach to building design allows the designer to minimise the heating demand of the building, meaning conventional heating is minimised.
The performance gap of designed buildings compared to completed building repeatedly shows new buildings performing less well than estimated. The certification of a Passivhaus through an accredited building certifier offers an impartial quality assurance check providing clients with peace of mind that the development will perform as designed.

Swan Meadows

Our Passivhaus at Swan Meadows is built with enhanced insulation, triple glazing, a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system to maximise user comfort, and an air source heat pump that replaces traditional but unsustainable gas-powered heating.

The house is also built to be airtight which prevents heat energy from escaping out through unintended gaps in the building envelope. This is the main reason why Passivhaus buildings require so little heating as the high-performance envelope reduces heat movement in and out of the building.

We at Antler homes are committed to becoming more sustainable and below are some additional elements that we have incorporated within Swan Meadows to achieve this goal:

• Building a Passivhaus
• Higher insulation throughout
• Bat tiles installed for ecological enhancements
• Air source heat pumps as detailed above
• EV chargers (where applicable)
• Water butts (where applicable)
• Rainwater gardens for sustainable drainage and ecological enhancements 

DEVELOPMENT A stunning development of 14 two, three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments in the pretty village of Amberley nestled in the South Downs National Park. 

LOCATION The River Arun, Amberley Castle, the village and railway station are all within a short walk. There are direct trains from Amberley Station to London Victoria with a journey time of approximately 80 minutes.

​Amberley village has a convenience store with post office, two pubs/restaurants and Amberley Tea Rooms. There are delightful walks along the River Arun, the South Downs and a visit to Amberley Wildbrooks nature reserve is a must.

​The market town of Arundel is about 5 miles away, with its famous Castle and range of independent shops and restaurants.