Conceptualising, designing, building and certifying the world’s first church conversion to create a home which complies with the ultra-demanding Passivhaus standard for insulation, airtightness and extreme energy efficiency was not a simple process! And it could not have been done without the exceptional team who worked on the project. We list below the key people who made Warksburn Old Church a reality.
Core Team
Client – Project Conception, Direction & Management: Dr Anne James and Dr Alan James
Architect: Insight Architectural Design https://insightarchitecture.co.uk
Lead Contractor: David Reed, DJR Builders https://djrbuilders.com
Passivhaus Experts: Ecospheric https://www.ecospheric.co.uk
Passivhaus Certification: ZE Passivhaus Services https://www.zepassiv.com
TV Documentary Production (for Discovery+): https://airtv.co.uk
Specialist Suppliers, Contractors & Tradespeople
Original church window restoration: Iona Art Glass https://www.iona-art-glass.co.uk
Original sash window replacement: Richard James https://richardjamesjoinery.co.uk
Passivhaus windows & doors UK representative: Ecowin https://ecowin.co.uk
Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR): Paul Heat Recovery. Case study here. https://www.paulheatrecovery.co.uk
Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR): Powerpipe https://powerpipehr.co.uk
Solar, batteries and plant room: Steve Duckworth Electrical https://steve-duckworth-electrical.co.uk
Infrared Heating: Energy Carbon Ltd https://www.energycarbon.co.uk
Airtightness Certification: Ritchie & Ritchie https://www.greenregister.org.uk/companies/ritchie-and-ritchie/
Structural Engineer: Studio Structure https://www.studiostructure.co.uk
Roofers: Raymond Loughhead & Son
Repointing and limecrete floor laying: Heritage Consolidation http://www.heritageconsolidation.co.uk/
Electricals: Burncliffe Electrical Ltd http://www.burncliffeelectricianhexham.co.uk
Plumbing: Park End Electrical https://www.parkendelectricals.co.uk
Staircase: CR Atkinson https://www.atkinsonstairs.co.uk
Decorating: The Dainty Decorator (Jo – with some help from Stuart and Dan)
Plastering: J Grant Plastering & PJ Crowe Plastering Contractor
Tiling: Paul Brown Wall & Floor Ceramic Tiling (Facebook Page)
Fitted wardrobes: John Henderson, Henderson Fitted Furniture
Stonecarver and lettercutter: David Edwick https://www.davidedwicksculpture.co.uk
Worktops: The Marbleworks https://www.themarbleworks.co.uk
Bespoke lighting: Glow Lighting https://www.glowlighting.co.uk
Upholstery: Jasmin & Lilah https://www.jasmineandlilahdesign.co.uk
Upholstery: Tallantyre Interiors https://www.tallantyre-interiors.co.uk
Featured artists and makers of major bespoke items are listed here.
Technology Suppliers & Systems
MVHR: Zehnder Q350 (via Paul Heat Recovery)
Smart lighting control: Lightwave https://lightwaverf.com
Mood lighting: Philips Hue https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb
Smart hot water tank: Mixergy https://www.mixergy.co.uk
In-roof solar array mounting: GSE https://www.gseintegration.com/en/solutions/gse-in-roof-system/
Energy storage & smart grid gateway: Tesla https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/powerwall
EV chargers and solar diverter: myenergi https://www.myenergi.com
Digital doors and smart locks: Nuki https://nuki.io/en/
Mesh WiFi: Linksys https://www.linksys.com
Specialist Components & Materials Suppliers
Passivhaus doors & windows manufacturer: Gaulhofer https://www.gaulhofer.com/en/
Geocell subfloor https://www.mikewye.co.uk/product-category/brands/geocell-foam-glass/
Limecrete floor: The Limecrete Company https://limecrete.co.uk
Airtightness membrane: Partel https://www.partel.co.uk
Foam sealants: Illbruck https://www.illbruck.com/en-gb/home/
Fixtures, Fittings and General Suppliers
Dining table & chairs – Barker & Stonehouse https://www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Bathrooms: The Bathroom Studio Newcastle https://thebathroomstudio.co.uk
Bathroom tiles: Mandarin Stone https://www.mandarinstone.com
Bathroom pocket door system – Hawa https://www.hawa.com
Kitchen – Bora cooktop: Callerton Kitchens & Interiors Newcastle https://callertonkitchens.co.uk
Kitchen – Appliances: Bosch https://www.bosch-home.co.uk
Kitchen – Appliances: Delonghi https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb
Floors: The Bamboo Flooring Company https://www.bambooflooringcompany.com
Roof windows: Velux https://www.velux.co.uk
Exterior – Paving: Natural Stone Online https://www.naturalstone.co.uk
Exterior – Corten steel fence: Stark & Greensmith https://www.starkandgreensmith.com
Other feature light fittings: Lighting Styles: https://www.lightingstyles.co.uk