With housebuyers increasingly looking not only for comfort and style but also for homes that reduce their carbon footprint, it’s more important than ever for housebuilders to ensure the homes they build are as eco-friendly as possible.

As an environmentally-responsible housebuilder, Roddy New Homes is committed to using sustainable methods of construction on all our sites, and utilising energy efficient and environmentally-friendly features as much as possible.

But what does it really mean to purchase a sustainable home and how do Roddy New Homes developments lead the way?

Read on to find out!

What Makes a Home Sustainable?

A sustainable home begins long before the first brick is laid. It starts with an architect and developer carefully designing a property that is both environmentally responsible and energy-efficient throughout its lifespan.

In the UK, strict building regulations set the baseline for how homes are constructed, ensuring sustainability and efficiency are non-negotiable as the nation aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050 (compared to 1990 levels).

Key points include:

  • A 30% reduction in CO2 emissions for new-build homes compared to previous standards.
  • New standards for ventilation, energy efficiency and heating systems.
  • New standards for ventilation, energy efficiency and heating systems.
  • A requirement for all new residential properties to have electric vehicle charging points.

While these regulations undoubtedly represent a positive step forward, at Roddy New Homes, we believe in going even further!

Building Beyond the Basics.

Our approach to sustainability is multi-layered, ensuring both immediate and long-term benefits for homeowners, communities and the planet.

Wherever possible, our developments also include:

Timber frames – offering durability, energy efficiency and a lower carbon footprint.

Solar PV panels – harnessing renewable energy to reduce bills and reliance on harmful fossil fuels.

Air Source Heat Pumps – eliminating fossil fuels and cutting household emissions.

Insulated flooring systems, LED lighting, double glazing and efficient appliances – reducing energy consumption.

We also carefully select brownfield sites to reduce environmental disruption and deliver a biodiversity net gain (BNG), meaning our projects actively improve local habitats and ecosystems.

Furthermore, every Roddy New home also boasts significant sustainability advantages in comparison to older properties, like requiring less maintenance and fewer repairs, thanks to our use of modern construction methods.

Pioneering New Initiatives.

And our commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop at construction. At our newest development – Sutherland Park in Hythe – we are piloting a groundbreaking recycling scheme to dramatically reduce our CO2 emissions during the build process and help us achieve our net zero targets!

As a sustainable housebuilder, we see every project as an opportunity to do better – for our customers, our communities and the planet. From renewable technologies to biodiversity gains, Roddy New Homes is proud to deliver properties that are not only beautiful and functional but also part of a greener, more sustainable future.