Passiv Haus
Aspen are always looking for ways to improve the company’s sustainability and carbon footprint. One such construction specification that we are looking into and are currently in discussion to utilise is the Passiv Haus standard. This involves adhering to stringent requirements and implementing them into a projects design at the earliest possible point. The key components of a Passive Haus typically involve a continuous airtight layer and thick insulation, triple glazed windows, and a mechanical ventilation heat recovery system. These energy saving techniques achieve an exceptionally comfortable living and working environment with low energy demand and minimal carbon emissions.
Skip Recycling
Aspen receive monthly waste recycling reports for all our sites, with our current largest development consisting of 69 new houses, flats and bungalows having an impressive 97.4% waste recycling percentage.
PV Panels
Renewable energy sources generate electricity without releasing harmful pollutants and greenhouse gasses that contribute to global warming. A renewable source which Aspen place on the forefront of any development is to install solar PV panels. These panels capture the suns energy and convert it into electricity. They even work on an overcast day and do not require direct sunlight. The electricity generated is mostly used for powering household appliances and any surplus can be exported and sold back into the grid.