New Brighton Eco-Friendly Apartments Save 15.4 Tonnes of CO2 Emissions Each Year

July 15th, 2009

Winkworth Brighton & Hove are the selling agents of a new prestigious development, Ocean Heights, which will save 15.4 tonnes of carbon emissions each year thanks to an innovative form of green energy heating.  As part of its Green Britain Day, EDF have fixed green Union Jack flags to the development, which is due for completion in September/October.

Ocean Heights in Roedean overlooks Brighton Marina and is being built by Brighton Construction. It has commissioned renewable energy specialist Stiebel Eltron to install an innovative ground source heat pump. The heat pump, being installed this week, will generate the heating and hot water for all seven apartments. (See heat pumps background below).  Steve Rivers, Franchisee of WInkworth Brighton & Hove, who has worked in estate agency for 30 years, says:

‘Ocean Heights is a fantastic, high-specification development which pays particular attention to energy saving.  In recent years I have noticed a change in demand from buyers who are now concerned about the energy efficiency of their homes.  Ocean Heights is a therefore a welcome development in this area, and a model that I hope future developments with follow.’

Brighton Construction director Jerry Vasse believes Ocean Heights is a terrific example of how buildings can become greener.  He says:

‘It was vital to us that we built a set of apartments fit for the 21st century. That means that they had to be energy efficient. Equally, we wanted them to use the latest forms of green energy. We are passionate about sustainability and being environmentally friendly.’

Stiebel Eltron South East specification manager Neil Jimpson said the heat pumps in Ocean Heights will help save residents money on energy bills.  The heat pumps in Ocean Heights are the largest to be installed in the UK.  Eltron says:

‘The beauty of Ocean Heights’ heat pump is that it will pay for itself within a matter of years in saved energy bills. Critically, this means the apartment owners will not be at the mercy of volatile oil and gas prices as well as saving 15.4 tonnes in Co2 emissions.

‘Heat pumps are very much the future because they demonstrate that there is a green alternative. When you consider heating is responsible for almost half of UK energy use and carbon emissions it becomes evident how important heat pumps are in helping the UK go green.’

Ocean Heights architect Scott Theobold of Bold Architecture Design believes the development has deployed the latest eco design methods.  He says:

‘Sustainability is at the heart of the Ocean Heights scheme.  The ground source heat pumps supply underfloor heating and hot water to each flat via 100m deep bore holes. No gas boilers are required and the heating is also supplemented by heat recovery units. These units extract air from bathrooms and kitchens and heat up incoming fresh air to room temperature. In addition, rainwater is collected from roofs and hard standing areas and stored in a tank for use in outside taps for maintaining the gardens. W/C flushes will also be supplied using recycled water.

‘We’ve also used ICF, polystyrene formwork for in-situ concrete, construction which gives higher levels of insulation and air tightness to the building. The south facing orientation of the development helps heating too as in the winter the large areas of glazing capture sunlight and benefit from solar gains.’

For more information, contact Winkworth Brighton & Hove on 01273 320 300, or email srivers@winkworth.co.uk.

Posted in Property-related News, UK Press Releases, Winkworth Office News

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