Carbon Footprint

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Nicholas Lindsay Architects believe that a well-designed home can significantly minimise your carbon footprint. Our team incorporate the latest technological advancements in 3D computer aided design, using Autodesk Revit for all our projects, whether big or small. This allows us to position buildings to benefit from solar gain and use solar analysis diagrams to prevent overheating in summer months.

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Renewable Energy

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Many of our projects incorporate renewable energies and we have experience with ground source heat pumps (GSHP) and air source heat pumps (ASHP), mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) and both solar thermal and photovoltaic solar panels. We also advocate the use of locally sourced materials including timber, stone, slate, and clay plaster.

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Passive House

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We use Passive House techniques, efficient detailing and work closely with expert energy consultants to develop energy efficient and low-carbon homes. Our projects surpass current building regulations and provide excellent thermal performance. We have experience of working on remote sites, including off grid homes. These homes feature solar electric battery storage to avoid the often-expensive undertaking of connecting to the grid in remote areas. Our aim is to provide a light touch on the environment.