Low Energy House – Rathfarnham, Dublin

PROJECT DETAILS

Clients: John & Sinead Herlihy

Architect: Adrian Hill, Adrian Hill Architects

Media: Featured in Decor Magazine (June – July 2015) and All Ireland Kitchen Guide (Autumn – Winter 2015)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project involved the demolition of an existing detached property and a spacious, modern family home was built.

With Mannion Passive House Builders as the main building contractor, this masonry new build of 360m2 over three floors was completed on target within 10 months. The project achieved an A2 BER rating, an excellent level of energy performance.

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PROJECT KEY COMPONENTS

  • Airtightness Test result: 0.6ACH
  • Heat Recovery: 2 x Pro Air 600L Heat Recovery Units, 94% efficient
  • U-Values: Foundations – 0.15 W/(m²K), Roof – 0.11 W/(m²K), Exterior Walls – 0.15 W/(m²K)
  • Windows & Glazing: Frames U-value 1.0 W/(m²K) and Glazing, U-value = 0.6 W/(m²K)
  • BER: A2