New builds are now expected to be environmentally conscious – both during the build and in the features of the homes. We look at the winners of the annual New Homes Award Green Homes category.
Houses
PLATINUM - George Wimpey South Midlands - Oxley Woods
Oxley Woods makes a design statement through use of innovation and sustainable materials. The design, by world renowned architects Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, perfectly complements the development’s woodland setting. The development began as a competition to design a home that would cost just £60,000. These homes achieve the maximum National Home Energy Rating and a ‘Very Good’ EcoHomes classification as well as a 40 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared with a conventional new house of a similar size. Oxleywoods.com
GOLD - Ward Homes - Origins
Origins by Ward Homes is a unique development of homes in Ashford, Kent, including eight one-bedroom houses, nine two-bedroom houses and four three-bedroom houses. The homes have a range of eco-features including solar panels, efficient boilers, and water-saving devices and cycle storage units. Wardhomes.co.uk.
SILVER Hillreed Homes - Capell Gardens
Capell Gardens, is a development of 15 homes near Maidstone, Kent. The homes boast a range of environmental innovations including loft insulation, double glazing, energy efficient appliances, low energy internal and external lighting, low emission and high efficient boilers. Flow regulators on wash basin taps, showers and outside taps mnimisise water usage and as part of the service, Hillreed Homes provides all new home owners with an environmental best practice guidance welcome pack. Hillreed.co.uk
Apartments
Green Homes
GOLD Bellway South East - Meridian South
Meridian South is a £100 regeneration project, the redevelopment of the former Hither Green Hospital in South London. The scheme, set south of Greenwich on the Meridian line, includes 544 apartments set across eight buildings. The focal point of the development is a pedestrian piazza, while other amenities include a supermarket, restaurant and a leisure centre. Hither Green station provides a link to London Bridge, making a commute into the City quick and straightforward. Bellway.co.uk
SILVER Telford Homes - Stradthaus
Stadthaus in Islington, is situated on Murray Grove, off Shepherdess Walk in N1, ideal for the City worker who wants to eliminate the hassle of car commuting and the relative unpredictability of the tube, and simply walk into work. It is an eco-friendly development, from it’s commute-free location to the secure bicycle storage, while also offering stylish simplicity and all modern comforts. Telfordhomes.plc.uk
PLATINUM Premier Properties - White Gables
White Gables has an Eco Home ‘excellent’ rating. The 14 luxury two-bedroom apartments host a number of energy-saving initiatives including solar heating and eco-friendly appliance and features. All apartments observe a below-average swelling emission rate with regard to CO² emissions. It is also well located for reducing car commuting, with three main stations - South Croydon station and both East and West Croydon stations - within two miles. Premier-properties.co.uk