HANSE HAUS Highly Commended in Self Build Awards
Our very own Hanse Haus certified Passive House has achieved ‘Highly Commended’ in the Construction Systems category of the Self Build Product Awards, in association with Homebuilding & Renovating magazine. This category gives recognition to innovation in house construction systems, including masonry, timber frame, structural insulated panels, insulated concrete formwork, steel frame, roofing systems and alternative forms of construction. So, why does the Hanse Haus certified Passive House stand out?
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Well, first of all, the Passive House achieves outstanding thermal insulation and an extremely low space heating requirement of only 15 kWh per square metre of floor area per annum. As a result, it’s estimated that for a 180 sq m2 passive house, the consumption cost for heating , (based on 20p per KWH) would be just £45 per month, on average.
Build Costs-
Also, whilst the Passive house doesn’t cost the earth to run, it also doesn’t cost the earth to build. Although it always depends on the internal fit out and architectural design, the estimated cost of a turn-key passive house is approximately £1400/sqmtr. This price includes floor covering, tiles for bathrooms, oak stairs, internal/external doors, bathroom fixtures and taps, skirtings, internal window sills, electrical work, plumbing, and heating.
Also, where the current Code for Sustainable housing is Code 3 in the UK, the Hanse Haus Passive house (which includes certain renewable energy technologies) could meet Code 6 requirements. (That’s to say, that although the Passive standard is the ultimate ecological standard, houses that meet Code 6 for sustainable housing require many of the same standards that a passive house does.)
Further to this, Hanse Haus stands out from it’s competitors with the implementation of the finer details. With top quality craftsmanship, Hanse Haus ensures the completion, from Start to Finish, of a 180 square metre property in just 5-6 weeks.
The Passive house really is an engineered building for a new generation of homeowners and the whole construction process as well as the individual structural elements, such as the walls, windows and roof are verified by the Passiv-haus-Institut in Darmstadt, Germany. This passive house certification provides official confirmation that the building is built to the correct specification.
What’s more, with Hanse Haus, the Passive house standards are not an elite ideal, but an affordable code of build where technology can be applied to an average UK family home where utility running costs are of primary importance. Passive house standards can also be applied to social and affordable housing in the UK.
Details of the Hanse Haus ‘Highly Commended’ Passive House, along with images, will be displayed via graphic panels at the National Home Building and Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 18th – 21st March 2010. Please come along and see for yourself. A Hanse Haus representative will also be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
BIG GREEN HOME SHOW
As the recession sees more frustrated homeowners turned homebuilders, self builders could be the ones to lead the way in sustainable building
For any budding self builder or renovator, the choice to build and live ‘green’ can take up a lot of energy! Deciding which methods are the ‘greenest’, researching which products will save energy and calculating carbon footprint can be confusing. However, for anyone committed to a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient way of living, the Big Green Home Show at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre is a great place to learn about building and living ‘green’.
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon will host its second Big Green Home Show in October (23rd – 25th), aimed at prospective homebuilders baffled by all the eco jargon and green technology. The three-day Show will look at all aspects of green homebuilding and eco-friendly lifestyles, with an array of hands-on demonstrations, leading industry experts and professionals, and an opportunity to see and learn about the latest ‘green’ products and systems.
The Big Green Home Show will demonstrate that a green lifestyle isn’t just about putting a giant compost heap in the back yard, or sticking a wind turbine on the roof. Building and creating an environmentally-friendly house requires good planning and budgeting, and it’s important to understand all the different options available. As well as eco experts, visitors to the Show can also hear from people who have built their own eco-homes, tour the EDF Energy Renovation House to discover how to renovate to improve energy efficiency, and check out the latest materials and products to help minimise carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption.
Tim Doherty, of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, explains:
“We have gained fantastic insight into what our visitors enjoy most and what types of projects they are undertaking to fit their lifestyles. As expected, the sustainability issue is a key feature of many self build and renovation projects, with our visitors looking for the latest energy-saving ideas, eco-friendly materials and products, along with ‘green’ lifestyle advice to complement their new eco-friendly homes.”
“Although many people are interested in becoming ‘greener’, there is a lot of confusion about costs, benefits and the payback of eco-friendly products and green living. The Big Green Home Show will help visitors to decide which products and methods best meet their needs and how to complement these with lifestyle changes to create a truly ‘greener’ way of life. Our expert speakers, building and product demonstrations, and presentations, coupled with the Centre’s permanent educational exhibits and features, means that the Big Green Home Show can provide all the answers to unearth the real story on sustainable housebuilding and living.
Visitors can bring their plans to life with the help of the CAD design team, take a guided tour of the EDF Energy Renovation House, get hands-on with building and product installation demonstrations, check out hundreds of products, consult leading industry experts and professionals, find out how to finance their new building project, discover how to get exclusive offers and discounted prices on building materials, and get tips and advice from those who have built their own eco homes.
For comprehensive and impartial advice on green self build, renovation and home improvement, visit the Big Green Home Show (23rd - 25th October 2009) at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, just off Junction 16 of the M4. To book free tickets or for more information, visit www.buildstore.co.uk or call 01506 409 616.
Experience a Passive House build LIVE during the open day at Hanse Haus headquarter on the 17th May 2009
The 17th of May is dedicated to prefabricated homes within Germany. It will be a very special highlight for people that would like to build a prefabricated timber frame house or people that design houses to visit the Hanse Haus headquarters on this praticular day.
We are going to erect a complete family home on this single day. What makes it so extraordinary? It will be a future orientated Passiv House! The high insulated passive house is designed to be warm enough without conventional heating. This will take the worry of rising energy costs for you!
The build will start at 8 am on Sunday morning the 17th of May http://www.hanse-haus.co.uk
If you like to follow the above build to turnkey finish solution keep logging on to this link: Building Diary
Other activities during the day (starting at 8 am – finishing at 6 pm):
- Information and lectures on modern house technique
- Visit of manufacturing workshops
- Visit of sample centre for internal & external fittings, with a complete new selection
- Visit of all show houses on the headquarter grounds
- Casting-Fotoshooting for modelling competition “Main Topmodel”
- Children entertainment
- Refreshments
Where does it take place?
HANSE HAUS GmbH
Ausstellungsgelände Buchrasen 1-3
D-97789 Oberleichtersbach
Please contact one of our sales people in your home country for travel arrangements.
Link to Contact Page
We would be delighted to welcome you!
News April
SelfBuild at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit 9 & 10 May, 2009
Visit Hanse Haus on stand no B21
Do you have a site, planning permission or are you thinking of adding an extension to your house? If so you cannot afford to miss the information and advice that will be available at the Galway Show.
We are looking forward to meet you there. Contact our Irish office for your free admission ticket: Mrs Dorothee Hermann-Bibby, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
On the 16th of April the Irish TV3 morning show “Ireland am” will feature one of our Hanse Haus clients and his Hanse house in Dublin. He will describe the experience of building with Hanse Haus.
We will record the broadcast for you and you can log on to our website again to get a glimpse of his home and Hanse Haus as your lifestyle partner.
Editiorial article in "The Sunday Times"
On March, the 22nd an editorial article about HANSE HAUS
appeared in “The Sunday Times”
News March
HANSE HAUS have agreed to run 3no competitions in the UK Build magazines, to WIN a "Wellness Break" at Hanse Haus,Germany in May 2009, to co incide with the NEW Passiv House Build
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Delivery date set for Ringwood House,Hants for 24th march 2009
Editiorial article in the "Irish Mail on Sunday"
On February 2nd an article about HANSE HAUS appeared in the “Irish Mail on Sunday” in their property section. The Sunday newspaper has a circulation of 350,000 approximately and is part of The Daily Mail Group.
The article was written by property commentator Liz O'Kane. Following a visit to the HANSE HAUS plant with her husband who is an architect, Liz proposed to write the article outlining Hanse Haus technology and engineering further introducing the ‘kit house’ methods to Irish customers.
Ms O'Kane has worked for both RTE television presenting two property series as well as TV3 where she was there early morning property expert. She runs her business www.lizokane.ie a home finding and property advising business as well as being a freelance columnist for “The Irish Mail on Sunday”.
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News January
HANSE HAUS have sponsored Robin Howe to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, in his bid to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research-photos to follow
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Hanse Haus have started the year well, with another new contract in Wadebridge Cornwall
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Site at Exeter Devon should be handed over to customer on 4th February
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Our HANSE HAUS-team for Ireland participates the seminar ‘See the Light 2009 ‘ held by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI). The conference highlights how to build Ireland’s future today and Irish Passive House standards. Delegates study the key principles and techniques in developing the ultimate low energy building and learn how renewable energy can be used cost effectively to provide healthy and ecological buildings in Ireland.
Hanse Haus on the move
There are regular opportunities to meet Hanse Haus advisors at shows and exhibitions throughout Europe.
We will be glad to advise you personally on how to take the first step towards building your dream home, give you information on environmental and energy issues, or answer any questions you may have on the design and construction of Hanse Haus homes. This year we will be exhibiting in London, Bath, Dublin and Cork, and we would be pleased to welcome you to these venues or any other of our destinations throughout Europe. A full list of exhibition dates and venues can be found > HERE
Hanse Haus invests in the future of quality housebuilding
The new training year began at Hanse Haus HQ with 11 new apprentices becoming the newest recruits to the housebuilding company, an operation which is fast becoming one of the largest employers in the region.
Hanse Haus invest constantly in programmes of intensive staff training and development, guaranteeing the quality of Hanse Haus homes, and its customer support services, well into the future. The development programmes cover the training of sales staff, draughtsmen, specialised technicians, carpenters, painters, locksmiths and electrical engineers, and offer young people the opportunity to build a solid foundation for a successful working life.