Graylingwell Park wins again...
Graylingwell Park has won 'Best Low or
Zero Carbon Initiative' at the Housebuilder Awards hot on
the heels of winning the 'Sustainable Large Social Housing Project
of the Year' at Inside Housing magazine's Sustainable Housing
Awards.
Graylingwell Park's superb credentials as the UK's largest
carbon neutral development have been applauded at both the
Housebuilder and the Sustainable Housing Awards.
The flagship development in the heart of Chichester scooped the
top title as 'Best Low or Zero Carbon Initiative' at the
Housebuilder Awards just a week after winning 'Sustainable
Larger Social Housing Project of the Year 2010' at Inside Housing
Magazine's Sustainable Housing Awards.
The joint project by Affinity Sutton, Linden Homes and the
Homes & Communities Agency is transforming an 85-acre former
hospital site less than a mile from Chichester city centre into a
new destination and much sought after residential address.
The scheme, set in a parkland setting, will offer 750 new and
converted homes when complete, including 300 affordable homes,
along with community amenities including artists' studios,
allotments for residents to grow their own food, a farm shop,
gallery space and creative business office space, all managed by a
Community Development Trust. It is estimated the scheme will create
around 200 jobs for local people.
Some 622 mature trees have been retained and 1428 new trees,
including fruit trees, are being planted at the scheme. Residents
are encouraged to make the most of cycle routes and car clubs
provided to preserve this 'green' environment.
Many of the new homes, designed by architects John Thompson
& Partners, have photovoltaic roof panels and high levels of
insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating and power
plant, all appliances are energy efficient and the homes are
expected to use around a third less water than usual, keeping
energy bills to a minimum. The scheme will meet net zero carbon for
the whole development, Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, Code 6
for Energy, and EcoHomes Excellent on all refurbished
buildings.
