{"id":19589,"date":"2023-04-20T20:05:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T19:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.octagon.co.uk\/?page_id=19589"},"modified":"2023-04-24T14:16:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T13:16:21","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.octagon.co.uk\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sustainable living is the future<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Octagon Group is continually striving to ensure our homes are built with efficiency and environmental impact in mind. Wholly committed to sustainability by incorporating the latest technology to lower our carbon footprint, we build with a combination of Air Tight Construction and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, resulting in high energy performance whilst maintaining a healthy living environment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVarious options are considered and implemented in our new homes, including Ground or Air Source Heat Pumps along with PV panels. Water wastage is minimized through rainwater harvesting, grey water harvesting, high efficiency fittings and flow restrictors where suitable, all helping to reduce a clients\u2019 carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency and minimize bills \u2013 something that is always high on a buyer\u2019s checklist at all price points. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cIt\u2019s not just our homes where a difference can be made \u2013 with large builds often comes large energy usage, and Octagon are committed to making their sites as sustainable as possible. Looking at a range of aspects such as adopting a \u2018design sustainability\u2019 approach to material sourcing which can reduce the impact of materials selected, to any wastage of construction materials being donated to local causes or recycled wherever possible. We use site accommodation with a high energy performance certificate and prioritize efficient energy management of the on-site offices. Employees are also encouraged to car share or utilise the company\u2019s Cycle to Work Scheme at every opportunity.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>

A testament to the success of sustainable features, a recent\u00a0Octagon Bespoke<\/a> project was awarded \u2018Best London Home\u2019 at the 2022 Evening Standard Awards and was praised for the energy efficiency of systems installed with extensive steps taken to ensure utmost efficiency within the home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Certain projects boast Sedum roofing \u2013 something that not only looks great but can provide important microclimates for insects and birds. We are always mindful of improving biodiversity on our developments whether it be integration of bee bricks\/posts, hedgehog highways or bat and bird boxes\/tiles.<\/p>

We take an approach to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand.<\/span><\/p>

Forthcoming Chancery Homes developments will have entirely electric heating systems with renewable sources and including new tech heat pump\/MVHR combi units.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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