Natural Building Technologies' (NBT) ThermoPlan thin bed solid wall building system has been used to construct Lincold Grove, an exclusive residential development in Oxfordshire by housebuilder, Kingerlee Homes, which has been designed and constructed to achieve Ecohomes Excellent standard.

Bordering the grounds of Blenheim Palace, the Lincoln Grove development consists of nine, two and three bedroom, high performance properties constructed in two rows of terraces.

Every element of each home has been designed to the very highest environmental standards, from the materials used in their construction, to the renewable and sustainable technologies incorporated into their design to reduce water consumption, energy use and CO2 emissions.

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NBTs ThermoPlan thin bed solid wall building system was used for the project as it provided the buildability, thermal performance and sustainability credentials the project called for. Commenting on the specification of the system, Tony Woodward, joint managing director of Kingerlee Homes, said: "The environmental performance of the homes on the Lincoln Grove development was paramount from the outset of this project.

"We used NBT's ThermoPlan system because it is sustainable, robust, highly durable and extremely thermally efficient, so much so that we did not need to use additional insulation on the walls of the homes. It is also completely airtight, yet breathable, which ensures water vapour does not get trapped in the building’s structure, eliminating the risk of internal or interstital condensation, which can lead to sick building syndrome.

"In terms of its sustainability credentials, Thermo Plan is manufactured using a clay-based material, so it has a very low embodied energy and environmental impact compared to conventional masonry building methods, performance that is verified by its 'A' rating in the BRE’s Green Guide to Housing Specification."

The Lincoln Grove development was a joint venture between Kingerlee Homes and Lifehaus, an ethical investment fund that specialises in sustainable development. The project has been constructed by the Kingerlee Group’s contracting arm, Kingerlee Limited.

(JM)