Europa Way
Updated: 26 August 2023
Location: Leamington
Developer: Vistry Group
Number of units: 54 houses
Aim(s) of Project: Warwick District Council's commitment to zero-carbon by 2030 requires zero carbon homes built
Construction method: Timber frame
Energy Compliance method: SAP 2012
Overheating compliance method: -
Construction start: Q1 2021
Construction finish: Q4 2021
Overview of Project and Specification
The development consists of 54 zero carbon (regulated energy) homes, built to support Warwick District Council’s commitment to be a zero-carbon authority by 2025. The main features are timber frame construction, air source heat pumps, PV, decentralised mechanical extract ventilation and demanding fabric insulation.
Key learnings
- The standard timber frame kit had to have additional insulation in the cavity and insulated plasterboard.
- Bespoke thermal bridging details had to be calculated.
- Careful redesign was required for the homes to incorporate low carbon heating and hot water - house types which are designed for gas combi boilers to leave room for the heat pump kit, especially the hot water cylinder.