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The Central Heating Industry's Worst Nightmare?
5th March 2010
In what can only be described as an oil heating technicians' worst nightmare, BBC Northern Ireland has taken a closer look at a new social housing development in the province, which foregoes central heating in favour of airtight construction and mechanical ventilation.
Designed by Ulster based Tyrone Timberframes, the new homes are designed to be practically airtight, thereby eliminating the requirement for conventional central heating.
Incorporating timberframe construction, the homes are insulated to an exceptional degree, virtually eliminating heat loss. A series of pumps connected to an extensive network of ducting, moves air around the home, whilst a heat exchange system recovers any residual heat remaining in the air.
Additional Hot Water is generated either via roof mounted Solar Panels or via a Wood Burning Stove and it is estimated that over 90% of water used by the home, will be recovered via an integral, underground, rainwater harvesting system.
It is claimed that the 'hot house without heat' costs as little as just 7% more than a conventional home, but obviously benefits from much reduced running costs.
Click here to watch the BBC Report or click here to find out more about Tyrone Timberframes.
