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Environmentally friendly and fire safety construction
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Framework
LGS frame 30% from recycled steel and 100% recyclable at end of life.
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Natural insulation
Natural ROCKWOOL® insulation embedded in the frame. A1 non combustible.
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Recycled insulation
Crushed milk cartons recycled as an insulation layer outside ROCKWOOL® insulation. Class 1 BS 476.
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Recycled Welsh slate waste
Welsh slate waste recycled in robust internal wall panels. Manufactured in prison and rated A1 non combustible. See our video below testing their strength.
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Underfloor heating
We use underfloor heating to maximise internal living space and reduce energy bills.
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Natural wall coverings
Natural cork waste is used in the recycled wall coverings. Rated carbon negative.
Energy efficiency
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One Planet Living
We use the One Planet Living® framework to inspire us. One Planet Living is a vision of a world where we can live happily within the Earth’s resources. It’s a highly flexible framework that is helping organisations around the world achieve their vision of a brighter, better future.
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Solar energy
We use solar assisted air source heat pumps for hot water and heating along with underfloor heating requiring lower temperatues and delivering lower energy bills. The Pods have very airtight construction.
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Low energy costs
We have an EPC rating of A resulting in low energy costs and subsequently we are very environmentally friendly.
We have aimed for equilibrium between environmentally friendly construction, low energy use plus running costs with an overall low cost to build.
Durability
Testing the strength and durability of the internal GRC panels.
The Queen’s Green Canopy
In support of ‘The Queen’s Green Canopy’, we will be planting trees for each cluster of Pods that we sell. See below for more information about this initiative.