Our homes could save customers money and also help the environment – a new build property is greener and more economical to run than an older property as it uses less energy and produces significantly lower CO2 emissions.
Is used throughout the build of our homes. The National Timber Systems brochure we use states that all products have full traceability under their certifications through the Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forest Management.
Many of our homes are fitted with Photovoltaic (PV) ‘solar’ panels on the roof to generate electricity in daylight hours. The electricity generated by the PV is converted by an inverter and then used in the home.
Our homes are fitted with a substantial amount of glass wool/polyisocyanurate insulation at ceiling level and between the roof rafters* to retain heat within the home.
*house type dependent
Part L of the Building Regulations covers the conservation of fuel and power in the building of new homes and establishes how energy-efficient new homes should be. All of our homes are compliant with Part L regulations.
100% of electricity provided to our new homes is renewable and is backed by the Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) scheme. All lights that are fitted internally in our homes are energy efficient.
Specific sanitaryware and fittings have been selected for our homes for their efficient water use, including dual flush toilets and flow restrictors.
The homes at all of our new developments with parking facilities include electric vehicle charging points, meeting the government’s criteria for futureproofing new homes.
The standard cavity walls in our homes are insulated using a recycled glass insulating material with an A+ Generic BRE Green Guide rating, and has Zero Ozone Depletion Potential and Zero Global Warming potential.
Is used throughout the build of our homes. The National Timber Systems brochure we use states that all products have full traceability under their certifications through the Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forest Management.
Many of our homes are fitted with Photovoltaic (PV) ‘solar’ panels on the roof to generate electricity in daylight hours. The electricity generated by the PV is converted by an inverter and then used in the home.
Our homes are fitted with a substantial amount of glass wool/polyisocyanurate insulation at ceiling level and between the roof rafters* to retain heat within the home.
*house type dependent
Part L of the Building Regulations covers the conservation of fuel and power in the building of new homes and establishes how energy-efficient new homes should be. All of our homes are compliant with Part L regulations.
100% of electricity provided to our new homes is renewable and is backed by the Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) scheme. All lights that are fitted internally in our homes are energy efficient.
Specific sanitaryware and fittings have been selected for our homes for their efficient water use, including dual flush toilets and flow restrictors.
The homes at all of our new developments with parking facilities include electric vehicle charging points, meeting the government’s criteria for futureproofing new homes.
The standard cavity walls in our homes are insulated using a recycled glass insulating material with an A+ Generic BRE Green Guide rating, and has Zero Ozone Depletion Potential and Zero Global Warming potential.
Hear from some of our guest blog contributors as they discuss and debate key topics regarding sustainability.
We caught up with Jackie Summerfield, Founder at Show Business Interiors, to see how our design partners incorporate sustainable practices into their business and the homes they design for Story Homes.
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Green mortgages represent a growing trend in sustainable housing finance, appealing to eco-conscious buyers and helping reduce overall homeownership costs through energy savings. We caught up with Damien Byrne, Mortgage & Insurance Advisor at Wise One UK, to find out more.
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We caught up with Paul Drysdale, Story Homes SHEQ Director, to find about more about carbon footprint and what it means for our business.
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We caught up with Amanda Stephenson, our North East Senior Land Manager, to find out about Biodiversity Net Gain and how it is affecting the housing industry.
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We’re thrilled to feature on Story Homes’ website as a guest contributor, sharing the story of The Rebuild Site and the incredible impact we’ve been able to achieve with their support.
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We are committed to building green communities that not only look beautiful, but are sustainable for generations to come. Our homes could save customers money and also help the environment – a new build property is greener and more economical to run than an older property as it uses less energy and produces significantly lower CO2 emissions.
As a privately-owned housebuilder, Story Homes contributes to the local economy in many ways, including the provision of direct and indirect employment opportunities, affordable homes and improvements in infrastructure.
We are committed to enhancing the environmental performance of our business, minimising the impacts on the environment and running our business in the most sustainable way possible. We also place huge importance on the wellbeing of our people and on creating a safe and high quality working environment for our colleagues.
