Achieving Net-Neutral Energy Use in a High-Performance Self-Build
The core ambition of the homeowners was to create a comfortable, versatile family home with an extremely low environmental impact, aspiring to be better than net neutral on energy use/generation. This required a careful balance of budget constraints with a design that was both aesthetically integrated into its setting and highly energy efficient.
The property design included an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a dressing room, laundry room, plant room, and a double garage.
As self-builders with no previous plumbing experience, the homeowners faced a dual challenge:
System Design: Sourcing integrated heating and water solutions that could meet the demanding energy efficiency targets of a net-neutral home.
Installation Confidence: Finding a flexible, high-quality solution that was straightforward and forgiving enough for a novice to install to a professional, high standard.
The self-builders chose to partner with Multipipe, not only for their product range but, crucially, for their integrated design and support service for both the heating and water systems.
Project at a glance:
- Single-story family home
- 2,200sqm
- Self-build, energy efficient project
- Domestic hot and cold services
- Underfloor Heating
- Plumbing & UFH design
“We chose Multipipe because their solution design service for both the heating and water system, along with the availability of ongoing support, was exactly what we needed. The products and the system design suited our unique requirements perfectly and, crucially, were easy to use even with no previous plumbing experience.” – The Homeowners, The Old Stables
