Sustainability Report

Sustainability information provided by Jamie Anderson, Director at Pend Architects.

Embodied carbon overview

• While no formal sustainability benchmarks or frameworks were applied, the project complies with current Scottish Building Regulations for new-build housing, including the New Build Heat Standard.
• The reuse of existing brick found on site for the front elevation forms a primary material strategy, retaining and reassembling masonry from the original structure. The project also brings a previously dilapidated brownfield site back into use.
• The homes are constructed using a timber frame, supported by a highly insulated and airtight envelope designed to minimise heat loss. External materials include thermally modified pine cladding supplied by Tiny Temple and zinc cladding in a VMZINC standing seam system with a PIGMENTO® Red finish. Materials were selected with an emphasis on durability.

Operational emissions overview

• The homes achieve an EPC rating of A, indicating a high level of energy performance.
• A Carbon Dioxide Emission Rate of 9.18 kgCO2/m² is reported. 
• The highly insulated and airtight construction supports reduced heat loss and contributes to compliance with the New Build Heat Standard.
• The homes are complemented by on-site solar PV and EV charging provision.

Material selection prioritises durability and longevity. The reuse of brick for the front elevation retains a robust, low-maintenance material, while the thermally modified pine cladding improves resistance to moisture and decay without chemical treatment. Zinc cladding in a standing seam system provides a durable external envelope with a long service life.