GHA Developer Member:

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
www.jrht.org.uk

Project Description:

 This development of 6 properties has been constructed on a predominantly brownfield site.  Developed with assistance from the HCA's National Affordable Homes Programme 2008 and from the Department of Energy & Climate Change as part of their renewable house programme.

All the properties achieve CSH Level 4 using well insulated building fabric coupled with low air permeability.  Each property incorporates PV energy geeration, a MVHR system and high efficiency gas boilers.  Built usiong natural and renewal construction materials, including Hempcrete - a mix of hemp and a lime-based binder cast around a timber frame. 

• Architects: Browne Smith Baker
• Project Managers: Faithful and Gould
• Mechanical & Electrical Consultants:  BES
• Structural Engineer:  Tony Wood
• Main Contractor:  Mansell Construction Services

Standard:

Sustainability Features

Hempcrete, PV panels, MVHR system, high efficiency gas boiler

Project Stage:

Completed

Further Details:

http://www.jrht.org.uk/find-a-home/properties/3-dormary-close