Although low-energy homes are now fairly commonplace and are increasingly becoming the standard for self-build projects, not everyone in the building trade is familiar with all the requirements.
What’s more, self-builders are nowadays taking a much more holistic approach to building projects. The materials they’re using – as well as the carbon footprint that’s created by their new home – are now becoming much more serious considerations than they’ve ever been before. All of this means that building a low-energy or greener home requires specialist expertise and knowledge. So you’ll need a team on board who both understand exactly what you’re trying to achieve and who has prior experience of successfully delivering similar projects in the past.
A green build requires
