Passivhaus and sustainable building practice are both key elements in the design of Pennsylvania Heights.

  • All timber used at Pennsylvania Heights comes from renewable sources
  • Façades use local Portland Stone
  • Low heating requirements
  • Exceptionally high level of insulation
  • Controllable interior ambient room temperatures
  • No requirement for traditional gas central heating
  • Reduced humidity within the property creates a healthier living environment
  • 20,000 sq ft of open space and nature reserve area
  • Central Bio-Mass system for additional heating and hot water to all homes
  • Bio-Mass is fuelled by wood from local sustainable sources
  • Bio-Mass system eliminates the need for combustion boilers within each property thus reducing material use and the reliance on fossil fuel
  • Local labour employed to reduce construction travel
  • Local suppliers and contractors used to reduce the ‘Carbon Footprint’ of each property.
  • Floor tiles fully fitted to lounge, kitchens and halls
  • High quality carpet to bedrooms
  • Central heating
  • Spotlights to all rooms
  • TV/FM cable, data and telephone sockets fitted in all living areas and bedrooms
  • Video entry system to each apartment
  • 24 hour security and CCTV system
  • High specification elevator to all floors
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