Sustainability, Energy efficiency, Eco Solutions & Smart Homes

Design is not only about aesthetics. It is about the interaction of people and their environment whether this is a small extension to a family home, a brand new contemporary home for the family. One of the important issues today is the impact of our lives on of the environment and the impact of the environment on our lives, and so these are interconnected and must be seen as such during the feasibility and design process no matter how modest the project.

Saving the environment is at the forefront of peoples' minds, however finding the balance between short term expenditure and long term eco solutions is always a battle for the conscience, at Ashtton Associates we aim to strike the right balance governed by your individual needs and aspirations.

Some of these solutions may included:-

Highly efficient Thermal Insulation, Zone Controlled heating, Green Roofs, Energy Assessment, Solar energy, ground heat recovery, smart lighting systems, Wind Turbines, Rainwater harvesting, grey Water reuse, these areas and more are covered in the Code for sustainable homes and as accredited in the code for sustainable homes we can advise you on the best methods for reducing your carbon footprint and increasing the energy efficiency of your completed project.