Energy saving eco-cabin

 
The eco-cabin's energy and water saving features include an advanced heating system which allows centralised control, motion sensitive lighting controlled via passive infrared sensors, non-concussive taps (taps where you have to press a button for water to turn on)  timed flow urinals and dual flush toilets. These fuel-efficient factors have led to a reduction of around 75% in water consumption and improved the working environment.
 
To increase thermal performance, the eco- cabin is double glazed, with wall, floor and roof insulation to form a thermally efficient envelope. Additional features such as extra internal doors and installation of draft strips contribute to reducing heat loss.
 
For one 12-month project that had six open-plan offices, two welfare units and two toilets housed in the cabins, savings of 55,000kWh/year were achieved compared to similar non-eco structures. This equates to electricity cost savings of around £8000/year on average.

On similar sites powered by diesel generators, the energy saving eco-cabins can save around 15,000L of diesel. On the same typical site and layout, the cabins provide carbon emission savings of up to 215,000kg CO2 and water savings in the region of 300,000L/year.