Sustainability

Image: Sustainability

The link below was a film produced by Gareth Jenkins for the Sustainable North York Moors website. The link to this website is also given below

Interview on the sustainable elements of new monastery particularly the reed beds.

Sustainability is something the community has long taken to heart, to preserve God's creation in all its glory.

We want a new monastery which will consume very little energy. With this in mind the following sustainable elements were built into the design

• wood chip boiler
• solar panels (to boost hot water)
• rain water harvesting tank
• solar shading
• sedum roofs
• natural materials
• excellent thermal insulation
• low energy light fittings
• new ‘A’ rated appliances
• 'passive’ main drainage