72 MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION


CENTRAL TO MEETING THE FUTURE HOMES STANDARD IS A FABRIC-FIRST APPROACH


epectation that a new build home will be costefficient to run and can help owners to be environmentally responsible. he need for developers to embed energy efficiency into the design phase is clear. arly integration not only futureproofs projects for longevity and durability, but it also helps increase the market value of homes due to their lower operational costs – and greater perceived comfort factors.


windows and doors to prevent heat loss at these critical points.


lsewhere, roof trusses and floor cassettes can be designed to eact dimensions, with insulation integrated directly into the structure. Each element can then be inspected and checked before it leaves the factory; a level of control that is difficult to achieve onsite.


his ensures that the buildings structure supports both its thermal performance and overall energy efficiency.


EARLY INTEGRATION IS KEY Cost-conscious homeowners are aware of the correlation between an energy efficient home and a reduction in their energy bills. here is a justifiable


n conclusion, the future of housing lies in a commitment to embedding energy performance at the initial design phase, and into the structures of the house itself. his fabricfirst approach, combined with the precision and efficiency of offsite construction, offers a clear path to meeting the uture omes tandard, and so, more importantly, delivering better homes.


Will Frost is head of housing solutions at Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions


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