This unique development delivers running costs for heating and hot water in the region of €550 per annum which is a fraction of the budget for a traditional home of similar size.
The passive design employed at Grange Lough takes home comforts to a new level with controlled fresh air all year round and a completely draught-free interior. Indeed, it is widely recognised that the sympathetic nature of passive design is an important catalyst for stress-free living. Entering a passive home for the first time will strike the unwary with an immediate sense of well-being, vitality and tranquility.
Insulation is a key element of passive homes and Grange Lough is no exception. The exterior envelope - consisting of external walls, ground floor slab and attic ceiling - is bulwarked against all kinds of weather. Performance is two and a half times better than current insulation regulations. And this would not have been possible without bespoke triple glazed doors and windows sourced locally from Munster Joinery . The design also placed new demands on timber-frame construction techniques and these have