We at Jackson Green believe that people are tired of living in brick boxes designed for a life lived by a previous generation. Our lives have changed, and so too should the homes that we live in. With this in mind, we aim to build homes that are:

1. Designed uniquely to fit the site, the surrounding space and the local environment
2. Designed with the path of the sun in mind so as to ensure a naturally lit interior and minimize utility costs.
3. Built using hand crafted components to create the special architectural distinction and taste level uncommon in other new builds
4. Built using renewable resources where ever possible, minimizing the carbon footprint
5. Built to maximize energy efficiency, lowering fuel bills and wherever possible, generating electricity from renewable sources
6. Designed with space in mind: the spaces blend and flow together. There is a feeling of great openness, while at the same time the house feels intimate and warm.
7. Built using timber frame construction methods which create a dust free environment, and therefore beneficial to people with asthma and eczema related illnesses.

Climate change has become the biggest environmental issue of this century. While most of us agree that we must do something, few have ever thought about how we can make a difference just by the homes that we live in.

Timber frame construction: Timber is the ONLY renewable construction material on the planet. Wood has low embodied energy. This means that, strength for strength, wood is produced using 5 times less energy than concrete and 6 times less energy than steel. This low embodied energy, plus wood’s excellent insulation properties, significantly reduces CO2 emissions throughout the life of the building.

Planting trees is one of the most efficient ways of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Growing trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into carbohydrates through photosynthesis, releasing the oxygen we breathe. Therefore provided that the timber is not burned or allowed to biodegrade, the carbon will be contained within the material forever. And, as the younger, faster-growing trees absorb more CO2 than larger trees, well-managed forestry and respectful use of timber encourages new forest growth and further contributes to the slowing of Climate Change.

Putting this into hard numbers; every cubic metre of timber used in place of other building materials saves 0.8 tonne of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere. Constructing an average house using timber frame, saves 4 tonnes of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere (equivalent to a family car traveling over 10,000 miles).

“Forestry practices can make a significant contribution by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through increasing the amount of carbon removed from the atmosphere by the national forest estate, by burning wood for fuel, and by using wood as a substitute for energy-intensive materials such as concrete and steel”.
Securing the Future – UK government strategy for sustainable development

“Generally wood products perform well not only because growing trees absorb CO2, but also because of low energy inputs for processing and good thermal properties in use.”
BRE Building Sustainably with Timber

Timber is such an excellent natural insulator that it actually increases the efficiency of other insulation.

The thermal insulation properties of wood are such that a timber frame building heats up more quickly, without any cold areas, reducing energy consumption by up to 50%. They are also much less likely to be subject to damp, mould and condensation build up. This, together with better insulation, results in a smaller boiler, lower heating bills, and a cosier and more comfortable home.