Our Residential Specification

Exceeding Residential Spec BS3632:2023 for Lodges or Park Homes

We are proud to say that we’re one of the only few manufacturers of Lodges & Park Homes that are building to and exceeding the standards set out in BS3632:2023.

That means, you can rest assured that your chosen model is built above and beyond what is required today, ensuring that even when there is another update in the next 5-10 years to BS32, that your home will still meet the requirements.

Our Ethos: Beyond Living - A Commitment to the Planet

At THC Sustainable Lodges, we don’t just build homes; we craft ecosystems. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability, our lodges offer an unparalleled living experience that harmonizes luxury with eco-consciousness. Our designs transcend conventional architecture, embedding the elegance of modern living within the heart of nature’s tranquility.

Why THC Stands Out

  • Health and Wellness Core: Our use of non-toxic materials ensures a living space that breathes just like you do, prioritizing your health and well-being.

  • Sustainable Living: Through advanced technologies like solar PV systems and air source heat pumps, our lodges reduce energy consumption by up to 80%, setting a new standard in green living.

  • Innovative Design: Our lodges are a testament to the future of luxury, featuring modern aesthetics that draw the beauty of the outdoors in.

  • Operational Excellence: Embrace efficiency with our all-electric, solar-powered models, water saving devices, significantly cutting down on utility bills thanks to our adherence to Passivhaus construction methods and unwavering promise to offer new technologies in every new model.

Residential Specification for Park Homes & Luxury Lodges: Enhancements Beyond BS3632:2023

Understanding BS3632:2023 Specification for Residential Park Homes and Lodges

BS 3632:2023 is the newest standard set by the British Standards Institute for residential park homes and lodges. It serves as the benchmark for the design, fabrication, and performance excellence of these dwellings, emphasizing a habitat that is not only energy-efficient but supremely comfortable for 2024 and beyond. As NCC members, we’ve ensured that we not only meet the requirements for Park Homes & Lodges, but we exceed the core areas that make your chosen model even better; insulation, airtightness, energy efficient heating, use of solar PV, innovative water heating, water reducing measures and even heat recovery - all to ensure a purchase from THC, is built not just for today, but for the future.

This specification encompasses an exhaustive range of construction and design elements, ensuring structural robustness, superior insulation, adept ventilation, fire safety, and high-calibre plumbing and electrical frameworks. BS 3632 meticulously specifies the necessary criteria for insulation effectiveness, structural resilience, and the efficacy and safety of heating and ventilation mechanisms.

For certification by the NCC, manufacturers of Park Homes & Lodges must align with these stringent quality and safety benchmarks.

Elevating the Standard: THC’s Commitment to Exceeding BS3632

At THC, we not only meet the foundational standards outlined in BS 3632:2023 but significantly transcend them, integrating superior design and technological advancements to enhance living experiences. Our commitment is evident through:

  • Enhanced Insulation and Energy Efficiency: We implement cutting-edge insulation materials for walls, floors, and roofs, surpassing the minimum U-value requirements of BS3632:2023 and even exceed the upcoming ‘Future Homes Standard’ in Building Regulations. This ensures reduced energy consumption and heightened thermal comfort.

  • Advanced Triple-Glazing: We feel double glazing was great for the year 2000, but not in 2024, and so each and every one of our homes features high-performance triple glazing (0.8Wmk) that significantly improves thermal efficiency and sound insulation.

Acoustic panels reduce sound travelling, making the indoor environment very relaxing…

State-of-the-Art Heating and Ventilation: Incorporating the latest in energy-efficient central heating systems and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), we guarantee an environment that’s both warm and well-ventilated, surpassing BS 3632’s ventilation and heating stipulations.

  • Eco-Friendly Appliances and LED Lighting: We equip our homes with beyond A-rated appliances and LED lighting, ensuring maximum energy conservation and reducing carbon footprints.

  • Superior Sound Insulation: Our construction techniques include enhanced soundproofing measures, offering residents a tranquil and serene living space.

  • Expanded Appliance Accommodation: Recognizing modern needs, our designs feature enlarged spaces for contemporary kitchen appliances, facilitating a more comfortable and convenient lifestyle, whilst providing spaces to relax and enjoy.

  • Passive-house Level Airtightness: Draughts are a thing of the past with our builds, no gas dropouts, and no ‘trickle vents’, with MVHR to provide the airflow, you can be sure that heat retention is significantly higher than other models that meet BS3632:2015.

  • Comprehensive Safety and Maintenance Guidance: We provide detailed and easily understandable advice and warnings for all aspects of home maintenance and safety, including a thermostatically controlled hot water system that ensures both safety and comfort.

THC’s Pioneering Approach

At THC, our mission is to not just build homes but to craft environments that nurture well-being and sustainability. By consistently exceeding the rigorous criteria of BS 3632:2023, we set new industry benchmarks, underscoring our dedication to innovation, quality, and the environment. Our homes are designed with the future in mind, ensuring they stand the test of time both structurally and ecologically.