Our client, igloo Regeneration had a vision to create a unique residential space that provides its homeowners with confidence that their choice to live there will be good for the planet and assist in tackling the climate emergency.

To help igloo Regeneration realise this objective, the ethical property developer appointed Carbon Futures to deliver a future-proofed energy strategy to ensure that all homes performed well beyond the minimum building standards for energy and sustainability.

The overarching goal for Maltings Wynd was to minimise the need for energy consumption across all 78 properties.

As part of the project design team, we provided a wide range of consultancy services to inform the energy strategy. This included detailed overheating and operational energy performance analysis exercise using dynamic simulation software. As part of the modelling process, we considered a variety of solutions and approaches, all achieving differing levels of compliance and performance. This invaluable analysis provided the design team with crucial performance data and played a key role in supporting the client’s decision making.

Our detailed modelling and analysis was a key factor in determining the proposed energy strategy for the full development. Key areas included; optimised window openings for improved daylighting and solar gain, enhanced fabric U-values and with minimal thermal bridging, improved airtightness and thermal comfort, and enhanced performance of key components such as windows and doors, low carbon heating and hot water systems, and renewable technology.

On completion, the buildings achieved an EPC ‘A’ rating as well as a ‘Gold’ level standard for space heating energy demand. The fabric featured a highly insulated, off-site, locally manufactured timber frame construction. Wastewater heat recovery systems (WWHRS) offered enhanced energy efficiency by capturing the thermal energy from wastewater during showering and pre-heating incoming cold mains water; reducing energy demand and lowering energy bills. Air source heat pumps installed to all homes ensured space and water heating was provided via an energy efficient, low carbon technology.  Solar PV was also installed to all homes throughout the development.

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2025 Scottish Home Awards Winner – Development of the Year
2025 Herald Property Awards Winner – Innovation in Sustainable Construction & Design

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igloo Regeneration
CCG (Scotland) Ltd
Stallan-Brand
Ann Nisbet Studio
G3 Consulting Engineers
Doig+Smith