Successful Eco-Homes Project Moves Onto Phase 2
Percy Williams and Sons Ltd is a family company based in Redruth, which has been trading for three generations. Percy Williams and Sons have decided to work on their Fairglen project as an experiment, with an aim to making eco-homes an affordable alternave to homes for sale in Hayle.
- (1888PressRelease) July 28, 2010 - Eco-homes are no longer a luxury for the rich, allowing them to feel smug about saving the environment and saving money. Eco-communities such as Rackheath in Norwich, BedZED in Surrey and Fairglen in Cornwall have focused on making green living an affordable and realistic option for home buyers.
The Fairglen project, an eco-community of sustainable homes in Hayle, Cornwall is now moving into Phase 2 of the build. The 12 houses which formed Phase 1 have all been completed, and creators Percy Williams and Sons Ltd have learnt from what was initially an experimental development.
As a company which has been in business for almost a century, Percy Williams and Sons wanted to provide for the families of tomorrow and offer a sustainable, green alternative to new builds elsewhere.
Simon Williams reports: "We have found that the 3 bedroom properties have been the most popular, with many families thinking of the long term benefits of near-zero energy bills".
Although an eco-home comes in a few thousand pounds more than its resource hungry equivalent, the savings in fuel bills will quickly make up the difference. The appeal is not only to the eco-aware among us but the thrifty too, as with ever increasing fuel prices an energy efficient home is a great investment.
Eco properties like these achieve a near carbon neutral status, with photovoltaic roof systems, high efficiency heat recovery ventilation systems, and superior insulation. Hot water is generated by ground-source heat pumps, and the houses are designed with under-floor heating making use of this resource.
Gathering electricity through solar power means that these properties can even sell back surplus energy to the grid, making the electricity consumed by the rest that little bit greener too. Rain water is also recycled, with 'harvested' rainwater being collected for use flushing toilets and for use in the washing machine, saving the average household a third off their water bill.
Architect John Stengelhofen has shown ultimate confidence in the Fairglen project, moving into one of the four bedroom properties last year. His previous home was built on the site by Percy Williams in 1992, and has to be demolished to make way for phase 2.
Demonstrating their dedication to sustainable living, Stengelhofen and Williams have combined economical living with high quality design and craftsmanship to provide stylish, contemporary and affordable homes.
Eco-homes are far from the basic accommodation you might imagine, in fact a major attraction over the 'traditional' house is the enhanced comfort of the living environment which provides an all-year round stable temperature and excellent air quality.
Combined with under-floor heating, large windows and modern architectural design, you might not even realise how green you are until your bills arrive.
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