Project - Cubis Bruton, Somerset
- Client – Acorn Property Group
- Contractor – AHCS
- Architect – ADP
- Location – Bruton, Somerset
- Internorm Contract Value - £700k
Background
Set in a natural amphitheatre overlooking the market town of Bruton, Cubis Bruton combines fifty-six highly contemporary 3 and 4 bedroom homes, uniquely designed to offer rural living at its best. Designed to be energy efficient and highly sustainable, featuring beautiful landscaping in keeping with surroundings to blend in the nearby flora.
Brief
The client and architect were specifically looking to specify a high performance yet cost effective glazing system able to achieve large areas of glass to maximise views of the countryside and light into the buildings.
Buying Drivers
Large glass areas with minimal sightlines (suitable for check reveal installation), thermal performance of less than 0.8w/m2K, robust and high quality large format sliding doors, simple and straightforward to install onsite, price point less than £280/m2, delivered to an exacting and tight schedule.
Specification & Requirements
Triple Glazed UPVC/Aluminium Composite, Black external/White internal
SBD/Part Q compliant hardware and glass, tilt and turn plus sliding doors
PassivHaus levels of performance
Ease of use
Internorm Products
KF310 uPVC Aluminium Windows, Balcony Doors, Rear Entrance Doors
KS430 uPVC Aluminium Lift-Sliding Doors