The ECO2H2OUSE modular framing system meets passive house energy standards and allows architects to create individual designs
The ECO2H2OUSE is a product from ECO2H2O (pronounced ECO): a UK-based eco-home consulting and construction company that provides a one-stop shop for homes meeting passive house energy standards.
The ECO2H2OUSE is a modular system that meets passive house standards, and uses laminated veneered lumber (LVL) material to create a robust frame, which is quicker to construct in comparison with conventional brick-built houses and traditional timber-framed houses. It achieves level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and can achieve Level 6 with the addition of elements such as renewable energy.
The modular make-up provides architects with the freedom to create individual designs, using the frame as a base, for a wide variety of building types to fit your specification. Our construction partner, ECO2BUILD, can build your ECO2H2OUSE, or we can supply a kit for your builders to construct independently.
This is not an off-the-shelf solution; we will offer different insulation products and renewable energy features, depending on an individual building’s location and requirements, to make the most of your home’s positioning.
The ECO2H2OUSE breaks the mould of existing timber-framed buildings by introducing the unique approach of using water as thermal mass. The water, which is stored in tanks strategically located throughout the house, captures excess heat during hot summer periods to prevent the building from overheating, which is a major problem in conventional timber-frame constructions. The additional thermal mass also ensures a more even internal temperature year round, and can be used to maximise passive solar gain during winter, thereby reducing the heating requirement.