Why delivering sustainably performing homes is paramount to modern living
At Altin Homes, we‘re proud of our heritage in designing and building luxurious family homes. Having worked on developments in some of the North West’s most sought-after locations, including Hale Barns, Bowdon and Prestbury, we are driven by the belief that homes must be built to the highest standard.
When it comes to sustainability, that ethos is no different, which is why we’re dedicated to not just delivering best-in-class homes with regards to their look and feel, but their sensitivity to the environment too.
Waterbank is our latest, and most ambitiously green-minded project to date. All homes come fitted with hybrid heating systems to improve their energy efficiency and better protect the environment.
What is hybrid heating?
As its name implies, these systems use strength in numbers as two sources of heat combine to deliver a smarter, more reliable, and environmentally conscious system. In this instance, an air source heat pump acts as the primary heat source, whilst a traditional gas boiler works to support the pump when extra heat is needed. The system minimises the usage of gas boilers, making them both cheaper to run and better for the planet.
Heat pumps like this can cut a household’s carbon emissions by over 23 tonnes of CO2 over a 10-year period. That’s the equivalent of 60 flights from London to the Spanish capital, Madrid.
Unlike traditional gas boilers, heat pumps absorb heat from the air, transferring it into the property. They can even absorb heat from temperatures as low as -15°C, meaning they are an effective and sustainable source of heat all year round.
EPC A Rating
To assist the performance of these dual-source systems, Waterbank’s homes are EPC A-rated. That means they perform as efficiently as possible, keeping the cold out of your home and trapping as much heat in as possible.
The knock-on effect of this rating means Waterbank homes will heat quicker and stay heated for much longer. In addition, less energy is needed to get the homes up to the required temperature, further minimising the need for the gas boiler to kick into action.
When that extra boost of heat is needed, however, the system’s smart technology automatically engages to deliver heat quickly and efficiently. It leaves you with the peace of mind that your home is always performing as efficiently as possible. That means a boost to both your pocket and the planet.
Solar Panels
In addition, Waterbank’s five luxury homes are also fitted with solar panels. Transforming sunlight, even on the coldest of days, into renewable energy, improves the circularity of your home. What’s more, the electricity produced from solar generates no emissions, greenhouse gases or fossil fuels.
Protecting nature
Sustainability lives at the heart of our Waterbank development. Each of the houses is nestled between tree protection areas. Across the three-acre site, we have strategically positioned each home, its amenities, and the neighbourhood’s roads around protected areas, allowing the development to slot seamlessly into place. The homes themselves too are designed to delicately mirror the site’s natural surroundings.
The scheme is nearing completion and will soon be available on the market. Delivering luxury living and sustainability in tandem, these five homes are helping usher in a new era of planet-friendly smart living, without compromising on quality or performance.
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