My Modern House: article by The Modern House in March 2018 on building a Passivhaus for comfort and wellbeing.
Good Stock: article in Passive House Plus Issue 34. Ref pages 22-29
Stylish Stockport retrofit achieves radical energy savings
Renovating a 1960s house for comfort and efficiency: podcast HPH288 by Ben Adam-Smith from House Planning Help in September 2020
Churwell Avenue
The healthy house: the renovation of a dilapidated 1960s box to Passivhaus (EnerPHit) standard
Brief:
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Remodel the existing building fabric, but remain true to the original house.
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Be certifiable to a recognised Passivhaus standard without compromising on design.
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Be simple and affordable.
Original house:
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3-bedroom house built in 1961.
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Dilapidated, unmodernised and unoccupied for several years.
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Uninsulated brick/ block cavity wall construction.
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Demolitions included removal of all internal walls, finishes, fittings and services.
Completed house:
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New triple-glazed windows, external doors and roof light.
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Very high levels of insulation to walls, roofs and floors.
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Mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery (MVHR).
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New timber frame studio extension, UK grown cedar cladding.
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Highly comfortable, clean and fresh environment with constant temperature.
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Extremely low energy bills.
Occupancy:
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Noticeably fresher and cleaner.
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Stable temperature throughout the day.
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No draughts, damp or condensation.
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Much improved sleep pattern for the whole family.
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Significantly less dust, and consequently fewer spiders.
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Enjoying lovely wide window sills.
See the BLOG for our diary on transforming this ordinary suburban house into something extraordinary.
Design team:
HeskethHayden: client, designer, project manager.
Enhabit: Passivhaus consultant
Construction team:
Beswick and Son: Building works
Prestige: Kitchen
McDermott's: Electrical
Dave Plumber: Plumbing
Ian Plasterer: Plastering
Foggs Floors: Screeding
Cheshire Spray Painting: Spray painting
Pegasus Externals: External wall insulation
Photos: James Andrews Photography







