When you have decided on the design and specification for your Greek property, (see building Specification below), our architect will prepare plans for your approval, then obtain the government building permit. Subject to local planning regulations we can quite literally build the home of your dreams on the plot of your choice.
The cost of the package will vary with the size of plot, type of construction and specification. As soon as we know exactly what you require, we will give you an all-inclusive price.

Build More for Your Money with ICF PANELS

ICF Insulated Concrete Forms give you the best living environment because you can easily build safer, more comfortable & environmentally friendlier homes and commercial buildings. ICF  serves to form solid, reinforced concrete buildings and stays in place to provide superior insulation, space to run utilities, and backing for finishes.

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) are revolutionizing the global building industries for residential, commercial, and institutional developments. Currently, ICF construction makes up approximately 6% of new residential construction (USA, Canada, Europe) and is growing at 25-30% per year. Building with Insulating Concrete Forms is gaining momentum over other building methods because of its unparalleled comfort, energy efficiency, and safety ratings at comparable costs.

1. Insulate and Seal the Building Envelope: Most of a home's energy is spent heating and cooling the interior. Minimizing heating and cooling requirements is the most important step in building a ZEH.
    
2. High R-Value Insulation: For a zero energy home, use high R-value insulation that provides a continuous, unbroken layer around the building envelope. Remember to insulate under the slab as well. Use a high-insulation, tightly-sealed roof system, such as ICF Deck or closed cell spray foam. Seal all holes, cracks, and penetrations through the floor, walls, and ceiling to unconditioned spaces.
    
3. Concrete Thermal Mass: Build exterior walls and floors with concrete. Concrete will moderate temperature swings, and can even dampen seasonal fluctuations by "spreading" the constant ground temperature from the footings throughout the home.
    
4. Airtight Construction: ICFs will ensure airtight walls. Ensure that all windows and doors are tight and meet the required air-leakage standards. The roof and/or ceiling needs special attention, as do the kitchen and bathrooms, to make sure they have adequate ventilation but still maintain energy efficiency.
    
5. Windows and Doors: Use triple glazed windows and well insulated or double external doors. The passive gain of incoming solar heat through the windows will cover close to 40% of the heat losses, if all guidelines are followed. Skylights can decrease artificial lighting requirements, but use a high-quality, double glazed product.
    
6. Increase Heating and Cooling Efficiency: The heating and cooling systems need to be carefully matched to the high-efficiency building envelope. Standard-sized equipment will "short-cycle," turning on and off so frequently that it will negate any energy savings. Buying properly sized equipment will ensure maximum efficiency. Another benefit: smaller equipment will cost less.
    
7. Buy as high-efficiency equipment as affordable.
    
8. Take Advantage of Earth Temperature: Install a geothermal pump or/and a ground-air heat exchanger where space and cost conditions permit.
    
9. Radiant Floor Heating: Radiant floor heating (e.g. with Quad-Deck) provides warmth in a pattern that mimics the body, improving comfort. It heats evenly without drafts and uses far less energy than conventional systems. It also reduces noise and allows room by room zoning.
    
10. Optimize Ducting: Design the supply and return ducts appropriately and seal tightly using approved tapes or mastic. Run ducting in conditioned space only.
     
11. Alternate Cooling Methods: Where appropriate, consider alternative cooling systems such as ventilation only or evaporative coolers.