Case Study Background:
3b is a developer and building contractor at the quality end of the housing market. Based in the south west of Scotland, the company specialises in new build for both the private and social housing sectors.
The directors have been committed to building echohomes for some time and looking for a renewables supplier, they contacted Ecoliving in early 2007.
Case Study Details:
Property Facts:
- 10 plots of 3 & 4 bed homes of 170 - 215m2
- completed Autumn 2007.
- high levels of insulation and air-tightness
Heat Demand:
Energy Saving:
- 21,500 kWh/year (of 28,500 kWh/year) or 75%
Client Feedback:
"
Following the success of the Blairmount development, 3b and Ecoliving will be working together on 3b's next development of 34 homes at Southfield Park, Wigtown. Each of the 3 to 5 bedroom homes will be equipped with the most appropriate mix of renewables including heat pumps, solar and wood-burning stoves," Stuart adds.
"
The broad range of NIBE heat pumps, the quality and the depth of
technical knowledge and support were all factors in our decison to
work with Ecoliving" says Stuart Barr, 3b director.
Two of 3b's heating engineers have been to training at NIBE in Sweden
and the first installations at Blairmount were supported by Ecoliving's
technical engineer.
Heat Pump Facts:
Installed in each home:
-
NIBE Fighter 1240 Ground Source Heat Pump & FLM Heat Recovery for heating, hot water and whole house ventilation.
- Contura wood-burning stoves also installed.