MacBeth’s Cottage

Luths Services provided an Options Appraisal for McBeth’s Cottage, focusing on the energy performance of the existing cottage and proposed extension. The assessment began with energy modelling to determine the building’s heating, hot water, and other electrical demands. The findings highlighted the current LPG heating system’s inefficiency, with the proposed extension requiring updated building services. […]

Shipping Container Modular Home

Luths Services supported Prospus in designing a unique off-grid shipping container modular home on the Isle of Coll. The project features an innovative seven-container modular structure manufactured by Iron and Pine Ltd., repurposing shipping containers for sustainable living. By tailoring the energy design to meet the remote location’s needs, we ensured the home achieves both […]

Drydykes

At Drydykes, we provided a full-service package for Fiddes Architects. Our work began with an Options Appraisal report, which evaluated the house’s energy requirements and the potential impact of solar PV. Following this, we completed ‘as-designed’ SAP calculations and an Overheat study to support the Building Warrant application. The project then moved into the detailed […]

Balloch & Golspie Housing

The new housing development, supported and funded by the Scottish Government and City Region Deal, focuses on sustainability. It features Air-Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) as a renewable heating source.  These systems have been installed in 100 units at Balloch, Chapelton, and 50 units in Golspie. This approach helps lower carbon emissions and reduces utility costs […]

East Claremont Street

The East Claremon street project included a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHPs), which are ideal for heritage properties. They offer high efficiency, low carbon emissions, and consistent indoor temperatures. Older or listed tenement buildings like East Claremont Street often restrict external changes. GSHPs are installed underground, avoiding visual disruption and preserving the original architecture. They […]

Chipping Community

The Chipping Community Energy Project, supported and funded by the Rural Community Energy Fund, uses a closed-loop Ground-Source Heat Pump for a shared network among 25 houses to bring down carbon emissions and save on utilities. A GSHP is an excellent low-carbon heating system, with a long lifespan, making them a worthwhile long-term investment to […]

Retrofit House Edinburgh

This private house in Edinburgh was looking to rerofit to the highest fabric standards (enerPHit). As well as incoporate renewables, with solar PV and a heat pump. Read More Technical Assessment & Review We created a detailed thermal model to explore various heating, ventilation, and renewable energy options. This approach helped both the design team […]

GSHP Islay

Scope -Energy Modelling properties on Estate -Feasibility and Financial Model for Ground Source Heating Project Services- The initial design service involved building an energy model for several buildings on the estate. This then allowed the technological and economic options for various options under domestic and/or non domestic schemes and district heating to be considered for […]