Sustainable new-build social housing
- Published: 12 September 2008 16:32
- Author: Kaye Alexander
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- Last Updated: 12 September 2008 16:32
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Architects: Levitt Bernstein; DO Architecture; Anne Thorne Architects Partnership; PCKO; PRP; Collective Architecture; Cole Thompson Anders Architects.
Granville New Homes, London by Levitt Bernstein |
| Client London Borough of Brent (handing over to The Hyde Group on completion) Location Brent, north-west London Start on site July 2006 Completion date April 2009 Number of units 130 (one- to four-bedroom flats) Dwellings per ha 107 Predicted annual CO2 emissions 25kg/m2 Rating EcoHomes Very Good Construction cost £19 million Cost per m2 £1,750 Contractor Higgins Construction PLC |
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The competition-winning project will achieve a Standard Assessment Procedure 120 rating and target National Home Energy Rating 10 with solar panels and super insulation. It also adheres to Lifetime Homes standards.
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| Client Govan Housing Association/Cruden Estates Location Govan, Glasgow Start on site January 2009 Completion date Spring 2010 Number of units 110 (one- to three-bedrooms flats) Dwellings per ha 175 Predicted annual CO2 emissions 21.8kg/m2 Rating Ecohomes Very Good Construction cost £12 million Cost per m2 £1,230 Contractor Cruden Building and Renewals Limited |
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| The specification strategy has been to focus on passive techniques – such as improving the thermal envelope, sourcing sustainable materials, improving daylighting, and allowing flexibility for cradle-to-grave habitation – rather than tacking on sustainable technologies. |
Angela Carter Close, London by Anne Thorne Architects Partnership
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| Client Metropolitan Housing Trust Location Brixton, south London Start on site January 2007 Completion date March 2008 Number of units nine (two- to four-bedroom houses) Dwellings per ha 28 Predicted annual CO2 emissions 14-17kg/m2 Rating EcoHomes Excellent Construction cost £1.6 million Cost per m2 £1,644 Contractor Sandwood Design and Build |
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| The prefabricated-timber-frame terraced houses have a sedum green roof. The project uses a passive stack ventilation strategy, and A-rated boilers are supported by flat-plate solar collectors for hot water |
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| Client Octavia Housing and Care Location Hounslow, west London Start on site July 2007 Completion date July 2008 Number of units 28 (one- to three-bedroom houses/flats) Dwellings per ha 91 Predicted annual CO2 emissions 19.03kg/m2 Rating EcoHomes Very Good Construction cost £4 million Cost per m2 £1,875 Contractor Sandwood Design and Build |
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| The mix of affordable and shared ownership dwellings (two of which are fully wheelchair accessible) are all to Lifetime Homes standards, with associated amenity areas and parking spaces. |
Crossways Estate Regeneration, London by PRP
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| Client Swan New Homes and Swan Housing Group Location Bow, East London Start on site October 2008 Completion date Unknown Number of units 235 (one- to three-bedroom flats) Dwellings per ha 276 Predicted annual CO2 emissions 2.57kg/m2 Rating EcoHomes Very Good for private sale/Code for Sustainable Homes 4* for affordable Construction cost £29 million Cost per m2 £1,400 Contractor Countryside Properties |
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| A biomass boiler will provide communal heating and hot water. Roofs are designed to allow for the installation of photovoltaic panels at optimum angle/orientation. Wind power locations have been allowed for future retrofitting. Building fabric includes enhanced insulation levels. |
Mansefield Place, Rothesay by Collective Architecture
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| Client Fyne Homes Location Rothesay, Isle of Bute Start on site April 2008 Completion date September 2008 Number of units 19 units (one- to four-bedroom houses and flats) Dwellings per ha 64 Predicted annual CO2 emissions 15kg/m2 Rating Built to 2004 Scottish regulations, so no rating available Construction cost £2.8 million Cost per m2 £1,400 Contractor John Brown of Strone |
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| The heating strategy is driven by two factors: reducing the ecological impact of the development, and addressing fuel poverty in low-income families. Insulating to a high standard minimises heat loss and target
U-values were chosen to match super-insulated houses. |
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| Client Bromford Group Location Wolverhampton Start on site December 2006 Completion date April 2008 Number of units 30 (two-bedroom flats and four-bedroom terraces) Dwellings per ha 67 Predicted annual CO2 emissions 5.95kg/m2 Rating Eco-homes Excellent Construction cost £3.6 million Cost per m2 £1,200 Contractor E Manton |
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