THE PROJECT COMPRISED OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 47 DWELLINGS CONSISTING OF A MIXED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF APARTMENTS WITH TWO AND THREE BEDROOM HOUSES. THE SCHEME WAS PROCURED USING A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ROUTE
The 47 dwellings were constructed on a 'brownfield' site using traditional methods of construction aswell as incorporating modern methods of achieving highly insulated low energy properties. Externally, the building envelope to the dwellings was finished with a combination of facing brickwork, coloured render and coloured weatherboarding to create a visually interesting development
The project also incorporated the construction of estate roads, footpaths, parking areas, landscaping, drainage and services
Key features of the project were:-
- Former 'brownfield' site
- Triple glazed windows
- Gas fired energy efficient condensing boilers
- Solar thermal system installed to minimise energy costs
- Properties built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 standard