Fresh air, natural light and spaces that work for the way you live.
Comfort starts with the design: the light in a room, its outlook, the temperature and the space to spend time together or find some quiet.
Our architect-designed homes provide the starting point. Thoughtful specification, well-designed ventilation and the way the finished home is used all play a part.
Airtight construction needs planned ventilation. Extracting moist air from kitchens and bathrooms and bringing fresh air into living spaces helps manage indoor air quality.
Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) is one option: it supplies filtered outdoor air and recovers heat from extracted air. Have the system designed and commissioned for your home, and maintain it as instructed.
Insulation and airtightness help limit heat loss and unwanted draughts. Summer comfort also needs attention: consider the size and orientation of glazing, shading and opportunities to ventilate.
Discuss these choices early, especially where large windows frame a view. The heating and ventilation design should work with the building and its location.
Think about where you spend time during the day and how each room connects to daylight, views and outdoor space. Position work areas and seating with glare and privacy in mind.
A generous window can transform a room, but good daylight is about placement as well as size.
Consider how sociable spaces sit alongside bedrooms, work areas and quieter rooms. Doors, partitions, floor build-ups and ventilation equipment all influence how sound travels.
Raise acoustic priorities at the design stage so the layout and specification support the way you want to live.
Consider how your home could work through different stages of life. A room might become a study, guest bedroom or space for a family member.
Discuss step-free access where appropriate, comfortable circulation space and easy-to-reach controls early in the design. These are project-specific choices to explore with your designer, rather than features included in every model.
Our CPS wall system uses blown glass-wool insulation. SIP panels use a rigid PUR insulation core. If avoiding rigid foam in the wall system is a priority, explore CPS; insulation elsewhere in the home needs checking separately.
Paints, adhesives, flooring and furnishings also matter. Look for product-specific emissions information and discuss lower-emission options with your suppliers and finishing trades.
Compare CPS and SIP →At handover, ask for a clear explanation of the heating and ventilation controls, filter care and maintenance requirements. Use kitchen and bathroom extraction, keep ventilation openings clear and investigate persistent condensation or leaks.
Ventilation systems and internal finishes form part of the completed home’s specification. Confirm their supply and installation within your chosen build arrangements.
Do not assume it is included in the Supply + Erect package. Confirm the ventilation design, supply, installation and commissioning in your project specification and build arrangements. See our Supply + Erect service.
Discuss your likely future needs when choosing and developing the design. Depending on the model and site, options may include flexible room uses, a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom, or improved access and circulation. Agree any adaptations with the design team before construction.
Appropriate ventilation helps remove moisture, but it cannot guarantee a home will remain free of condensation or mould. Leaks, cold surfaces, moisture sources and how the system is used also need consideration.
Our Technical Information page explains insulation, airtightness, glazing and building services. Your agreed project specification confirms the details for your home.
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