Requirements:

• Structural frame comprising panelised light gauge steel frames (LGSF) with integrated insulated wall panels built off site and delivered flat packed to the site for completion and delivery in a very short time period.
• The LGSF system includes frames to form wall panels which have a PIR insulation board fixed to the steel studs that form the frame and have a polyurethane foam spray applied to the inside of the insulation board to provide continuously sealed frame to enhance insulation properties and air tightness.
• The building fabric incorporates a high standard of insulation achieving an A2 rating using triple glazed windows and air-tight membranes meeting the requirements and to the satisfaction of Fingal County Council.
• Internal party walls and ceilings built to meet onerous thermal conductivity, acoustic and fire resistance requirements.
• Each dwelling was installed with a high performance heat pump as the main source of hot water and heating.
• Further advanced heat zonal design allowed for minimal electric usage thus reducing Carbon footprint of end user.