gs8 Carpenters Yard – Epping Forrest

gs8 are a planet-positive developer committed to better living, who are driving the future of sustainable house building. Their Carpenters Yard site in partnership with Octopus Energy is the UK’s largest ‘zero bills’, community micro-grid and a blueprint for future sustainable living thanks to their environmental and energy efficient practices.

Their homes use integrated photovoltaic panels that produce more energy than the house uses, which also stores more carbon than the house creates. gs8 homes stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter thanks to their energy efficient materials. Plus, all internal fixtures, fittings and furniture are made from 100% recycled materials.

The site has a zero waste construction policy and uses environmentally friendly materials, including all decorating products which are virtually VOC free.

We’re proud to be a leading decorating company supporting more sustainable practices within the construction industry – applying VOC free and sustainable products across various developments.

All ceilings and walls at Carpenters Yard are decorated in an environmentally friendly sealer – Auro Primer Sealer that leaves the beautiful plasterwork on display and able to breath. While all woodwork uses Tikkurila Helmi 30, another low emissions, environmentally friendly paint product.

Each finished space has a gorgeous contemporary feel, while delivering minimal impact on the planet. Resulting in planet positive homes that contribute positively to their wider community, which every new homeowner can be proud to live in.