What is the Passivhaus standard for care homes?

The Passivhaus standard ensures buildings have high levels of insulation, triple glazing, and utilize heat from within, minimizing the need for artificial heating or cooling.

How much can energy bills be reduced at Red Kite Meadows?

Residents at Red Kite Meadows could see their annual energy bills reduced by up to 90% due to the building's ultra-energy-efficient design.

What facilities does Red Kite Meadows offer?

Red Kite Meadows provides 88 one and two-bedroom apartments for over 55s, a short-term respite care facility for adults with disabilities, and a residential home.

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UK's Largest Passivhaus Care Home Opens Doors

28 Apr

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Summary

New care home targets 90% reduction in annual energy bills.
It is the largest care development built to Passivhaus standards.
The facility includes apartments, respite care, and a residential home.

UK's Largest Passivhaus Care Home Opens Doors

A new care home, Red Kite Meadows in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, is poised to be the largest in the UK built to the Passivhaus energy efficiency standard. This development aims to significantly reduce annual energy bills for its residents, potentially by up to 90%.

The Passivhaus standard ensures buildings have high insulation levels, triple glazing, and utilize internal heat sources, minimizing the need for heating or cooling. Red Kite Meadows features 88 one and two-bedroom apartments for those over 55, a short-term respite care facility for adults with disabilities, and a residential home.