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Case study – Certified Passiv Haus, West Quantoxhead Somerset The property owners found out about HANSE HAUS in March 2009 at The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show. After consideration they settled on building a HANSE HAUS Passivhaus, which was to be the first certified built in the UK. The property owners commented that- ‘HANSE HAUS stood out for a number of reasons. We particularly liked the idea that, unlike many other companies, we would be dealing directly with the manufacturer. Having visited the factory and sample centre in Germany in June 2009, the quality of the HANSE HAUS product was evident. It wasn’t just this though; we were also placing our trust, and investing in, the people we were dealing with. Their cando attitude shone through.’ ‘Although energy efficiency and associated low running costs hadn’t been a primary objective when first setting out to build our own house, it became more apparent that these factors did make long-term economic sense. In the end, the fact that we’ve built the house we wanted, which is also a Passivhaus is the icing on the cake.’ 24
What are your overall thoughts on building with HANSE HAUS ‘The quality and speed of build is excellent. Also, when the house was being constructed, we watched the crew work with great precision and efficiency, even clearing and tidying as they went. The quality of workmanship was paramount. All in all, it’s been a really good experience and we would do it all over again’. Has your new home met your expectations ‘The house has definitely met our expectations. From paper to the finished version, we have the house that we wanted. We love the big windows which make it a really light, airy house and it’s position means that the sun pours in to every room at some point throughout the day. In the design process, there were some things that we weren’t in control of such as the staircase, although we’re really pleased with it. Like everything, it’s manufactured to a very high quality. The same goes for the windows and external doors, which are really solid and robust as well as being triple-glazed. The house is quite exposed and we used to hear the wind whistling through our old house but it’s so quiet now. Although energy efficiency wasn’t our main concern when we first set out to build our own house, the fact that I don’t have a gas bill landing on my doormat any more, puts a smile on my face. We had oil-fuelled heating and hot water in our old house which cost a small fortune. Those costs would likely have doubled after the cold winter we’ve just had, and the increase in fuel costs. Our new house feels so much warmer in comparison and that’s without having any heat on at all!’ Given your experience, can you offer any tips to other self builders ‘It’s essential to be fully involved in the design process of a house and pay attention to the details. When we went to Germany for sampling of fixtures and fittings, we’d made a decision on where we wanted everything to be placed but over time, you get to reflect on things like the position of the lighting, for example. Some things have worked out wonderfully well for us but for other things, like the lighting, we had to make a few minor tweaks, as well as a few compromises. I’d also say that, especially if you’re self building whilst also working full time, the Turnkey Service is what you need. We run our own business so although we were very involved with the design and the fixtures and fittings for the house, our involvement with the actual build was minimal’. COMPLETE START TO FINISH BUILD TIME – 8 weeks 25
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