As the nights draw in and temperatures fall, many homeowners brace for rising energy bills and drafty rooms. But for residents living in Citu homes, the change in season brings a quiet confidence. Their homes are designed not only to withstand the cold – but to embrace it with minimal environmental impact.
Built for Performance, All Year Round
At Citu, energy efficiency isn’t an afterthought — it’s a core design principle. Every home is built to perform like a thermos: retaining warmth, blocking out cold, and minimizing the energy needed to stay comfortable. As winter approaches, this high-performance approach truly comes into its own.
Our homes are built using advanced timber-framed structures and super-insulated building envelopes, which dramatically reduce heat loss compared to traditional brick and block construction. Every joint, corner, and connection is designed to be airtight, preventing the draughts that make conventional homes cold and inefficient in winter.
Airtightness That Works for You
One of the unsung heroes of Citu’s energy efficiency is airtight construction. This doesn’t mean no fresh air – it means controlled ventilation. Our Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems bring in fresh air, filter it, and retain up to 90% of the heat from outgoing stale air. The result? Cleaner air and consistent warmth, without wasting energy.
Triple Glazing, Naturally Bright
Windows are typically weak spots in a home’s thermal performance – but not at Citu. We use triple-glazed windows that are not only ultra-efficient but positioned to maximise solar gain. On sunny winter days, these windows help warm the interior naturally, reducing the need for artificial heating and maintaining a bright, welcoming atmosphere.
Low Bills, Low Carbon
Because of these features, Citu homes require significantly less energy to heat – often up to 90% less than the UK average. That translates to lower heating bills, even in the coldest months, and a smaller carbon footprint year-round.
When many households are turning up the thermostat or layering up against the chill, Citu residents enjoy a stable indoor temperature with minimal input. It’s not just about comfort — it’s about resilience, sustainability, and future-proof living.
Why Winter Highlights What Makes Citu Different
Winter exposes the inefficiencies in conventional homes. It reveals where buildings leak heat and how outdated systems struggle to cope. For Citu, it’s the season that highlights what makes our homes different — and better.
This winter, our homes don’t just weather the season. They work with it.
