Oakham Passive House
Project Type: Sustainable New Build
Client: Private Residential
Status: Completed 2024
Technical Specifications:
Total Gross Internal Area (GIA): 240m² (2,583 sq ft)
Construction Method: SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) - off-site manufactured for precision.
Airtightness: < 0.6 air changes per hour @ 50 Pa (Passive House Standard).
Energy Rating: EPC Rating A (98/100).
Heating/Cooling: 12kW Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) + Solar PV Array (6kW) with Battery Storage.
Cladding: Siberian Larch (vertical arrangement) and standing seam Zinc roof.
Rainwater: 5,000L underground harvesting tank for garden and WC flushing.
Project Value: £650,000
Timeline: 11 Months
STARK Insight:
"By using pre-fabricated SIPs panels, we achieved a watertight shell in just 3 weeks. The building fabric is so efficient that the home requires minimal active heating, even during winter months."