Energy Efficiency in The Peak Complex: Aligning with Malta’s New Technical Document F
Busuttil Estate is proud to present The Peak Complex, a high-end luxury project situated at 69-71 Triq Andrea Debono, Birguma, In-Naxxar NXR 4055, Malta. As a leading property development and management firm in Malta’s real estate industry, we are committed to ensuring that our properties meet the latest standards in energy efficiency and sustainability. In light of the recent updates to Technical Document F by the BCA, we have conducted a thorough assessment of the energy performance of the units within The Peak Complex.
Energy Performance of the Units
Maisonette 1
Maisonette 1 demonstrates a commendable level of energy efficiency, with an energy use of 80 kWh/m2 per year and CO2 emissions of 20 kg/m2 per year. The building’s design includes HCB walls with 50 mm extruded polystyrene board insulation and low-emission, thermal break technology double-glazed aluminium apertures with a Ug value of 1.1 W/m2K. Recommendations for renewable energy sources are left open to speculation since Maisonette 1 does not have access to the roof, which is reserved for Penthouse 1, except for a water tank and a submersible water pump.
Apartment 1
Apartment 1 achieves an energy use of 63 kWh/m2 per year and CO2 emissions of 16 kg/m2 per year. It benefits from well-insulated walls and low-emission, thermal break technology double-glazed aluminium apertures with a Ug value of 1.1 W/m2K. Like Maisonette 1, the energy recommendations are speculative as Apartment 1 does not have access to the roof of Penthouse 1, save for a water tank and a submersible water pump.
Apartment 2
Apartment 2 also records an energy use of 62 kWh/m2 per year and CO2 emissions of 16 kg/m2 per year. The construction features mirror those of Apartment 1, including the well-insulated walls and low-emission, thermal break technology double-glazed aluminium apertures. Similar to the other units, renewable energy recommendations remain speculative due to the restricted roof access.
Apartment 3
Apartment 3 shares the same energy use and CO2 emissions profile as Apartments 1 and 2, with figures of 62 kWh/m2 per year and 16 kg/m2 per year respectively. The construction elements, including the low-emission, thermal break technology double-glazed aluminium apertures and the rendered block walls with insulation, contribute to its performance. However, like the other units, the energy recommendations are speculative since Apartment 3 does not have access to the roof except for a water tank and a submersible water pump.
Penthouse 1
Penthouse 1, with its unique position and design, has a slightly higher energy use of 86 kWh/m2 per year and CO2 emissions of 22 kg/m2 per year. The penthouse features a more exposed roof area with insulation and could benefit from additional renewable energy systems. The EPC report suggests the installation of photovoltaic panels and a solar thermal collector to mitigate energy consumption and improve the overall rating. The implementation of these renewable energy solutions is left to the buyers of the penthouse.
Conclusion
The units within The Peak Complex exhibit commendable energy efficiency, particularly in comparison to older building standards. However, the recent changes in Technical Document F highlight areas for potential improvement. While Penthouse 1 is particularly recommended for the adoption of renewable energy sources due to its roof access, the energy recommendations for Maisonette 1, Apartment 1, Apartment 2, and Apartment 3 remain speculative due to their lack of roof access, except for a water tank and a submersible water pump. This strategic enhancement aligns with Malta’s national energy efficiency goals and positions The Peak Complex as a forward-thinking residential development in terms of sustainability and energy management.
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