sustainably
Introduction.
At develop south east, sustainability is at the heart of our property development initiatives. We are committed to building eco-friendly homes that reduce environmental impact while enhancing quality of life. Our projects incorporate cutting-edge sustainable building practices, such as the installation of ground source and air source heat pumps, which provide efficient and renewable energy solutions.
Solar panels harness clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, we prioritize the use of reclaimed materials, including bricks,and eco-insulation to minimize waste and maximize energy efficiency. Through these initiatives, we aim to create future-proof developments that respect both nature and community needs.
Ground Source Heat Pump
Air Source Heat Pump
Solar Panels
Reclaimed Materials
Eco-Insulation
Ground Source Heat Pump.
GSHPs are a renewable energy technology that utilizes the constant temperature of the earth (about 10 degrees C ) to heat buildings.
Fluid-filled pipes are buried deep in the ground to absorb the heat. They work in exactly the same way as a fridge or freezer, only in reverse, with the refrigerant and a compressor providing heat rather than cooling.
An indoor unit houses the compressor and heat exchanger to transfer heat to the property's central heating system and hot water cylinder.
This system is not only energy-efficient but also environmentally friendly, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
The initial outlay is considerable but heat pumps are more than three times more efficient than gas boilers, so significantly reduce energy costs in the long term and contribute to sustainable living.
Solar Panels.
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity by using photovoltaic cells to capture the light and generate direct current (DC) electricity.
It is then converted into alternating current (AC) for use in homes.
The panels are not particularly attractive, so we aim to make them as unobtrusive as possible. But they are undoubtedly a valid eco-friendly energy solution that helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lowers electricity bills.
Air Source Heat Pump.
Air source heat pumps are an efficient and cost effective way of heating homes as they work by absorbing heat from the outside air, then feed it into your wet central heating system.
They just need a small amount of electricity to do this and can be a direct replacement for a gas or oil boiler.
The pumps look similar to air-conditioning units, the size depending on how much heat they will be required to generate.
They need a large surface area to release the heat, so work well in homes with big radiators or underfloor heating.
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Reclaimed Materials.
Wherever possible, develop salvages original building materials from any demolition or restoration and reuses them. This could be bricks, slate, wood, rubble, fireplaces... anything that is in good condition to use again.
This is beneficial to the planet - and the purse strings.
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Insulation.
This is a must for reducing energy costs and the carbon footprint of a property. Loft and roof insulation, cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation. You name it, we'll use it.
And we also use double glazing everywhere to keep the heat in - and the noise out.
