Eco-homes excellence
As part of an HMRI submission we used a flexible design solution for new-build and infill homes to achieve an Eco-homes excellent rating.
Design needed to provide for a fully-integrated solution, covering techniques/processes, sustainable supply chain, life cycle sustainability, and considerations of energy consumption and waste reduction.
Sustainability based on flexibility
The scheme was designed alongside Wirral Methodist Housing Partnership to create a fully inclusive environment based around a sheltered central courtyard and incorporating low impact materials.
Whilst being DDA compliant, the scheme responds to the need for major future flexibility and has a plan form that can be converted easily to housing for […]
Green keynotes
This project was conceived to provide supported accommodation for family units. The design included a protected court, having a glazed ‘cloister’ to three sides, to enable family members to maintain continuing visual contact. Physical elements of the scheme were designed to encourage contact and support between residents and, through this, to foster independence.
The […]
Following much community engagement and needs appraisal, Paddock Johnson Partnership undertook a Design & Build Contact to create a development of ‘Lifetime Homes’, which included 6 Houses & 2 Apartments . The scheme was specifically designed to exceed the minimum lifetime home standards whilst achieving a CFSH rating of 4.