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Multi-award winning new build affordable housing development comprising 43 homes - across a range of 2 and 3 bedroom houses and 2 bedroom bungalows, to meet the needs of the local community.
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Winner of several awards including National Home Improvement Council Award 2009 for 'Best Private or Public Development using Recycled Urban Land or Buildings'; Building for Life Silver Standard; and Gold and Silver Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment.
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Nurturing inclusivity: the local community were given a strong sense of ownership from the outset and were involved in an intitial design competition and subsequent consultations.
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Greening up urban areas: all properties benefit from front and rear garden areas, with houses on Site B having green ivy wall boundary treatments.
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Creation of traffic- calming Home Zones create a safer, more pleasant environment, encouraging social interaction.
Coloured 'chimneys' are actually sun tunnels housing sun-pipes that maximise natural light.
Coloured 'chimneys' are actually sun tunnels housing sun-pipes that maximise natural light.
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Sustainability: the scheme is futureproofed with a high environmental and sustainable specification, including a host of water and energy-saving measures to conserve resources and reduce houselhold bills.
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The development is showcased by its colourful 'sun tunnels', which give a contemporary edge, whilst also giving each property its own 'personality'.
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The multi-coloured 'chimneys' contain sunpipes, which provide natural light during daytime hours, further conserving resources during daytime hours.
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Flexibility of space: the development was designed to LifeTime Homes Standards, which will enable adaptations as residents traverese the various life stages.
for West Pennine Housing Association (Part of the Regenda Group)