Best Practice Open Days
Following on from the SHAP Best Practice Case Study Event, three organisations involved in projects demonstrating sustainable energy best practice were invited to host a Best Practice Open Day.
The aim of these open days was to enable fellow housing professionals to see sustainable energy technologies in action, learn in more detail the economic, social and environmental benefits of the project and hear from residents living within the homes.
The following projects were visited:
Francis Court, Halesowen - Accord Housing Association
A new build housing development by Accord Housing Association, Francis Court has been designed specifically for those over the age of 45. Homes have been built using up to date environmentally sensitive techniques, and to minimise the amount of energy used to provide heating, hot water, lighting and power.
24 delegates attended an open visit on 8 February 2006. Sustainability West Midlands and Accord’s Director of Regeneration, Alan Yates gave introductory presentations. Delegates were then given a guided tour and provided with an opportunity to network and question those involved in the project.
Black Country Housing Association – Emily Street, West Bromwich
Emily Street is a Victorian terraced property which has been refurbished back from a shop into use as a dwelling. The refurbishment incorporates lifestyle and environmental sustainability into its design and a variety of sustainable energy technologies and techniques have been integrated, including solar water heating, super insulation and fuel efficient heating controls.
Held on 18 January 2006, the open morning at Emily Street saw 22 visitors. Attendees were given a guided tour of the dwelling and also an opportunity to ask questions of the key partners involved.
Station Crescent, Craven Arms - South Shropshire Housing Association
An innovative development by South Shropshire Housing Association, Station Crescent consists of 20 low energy homes built using Modern Methods of Construction. The dwellings benefit from super insulation in the walls and roofs, renewable energy technology and solariums that capture passive solar energy and circulate air in winter and summer.
45 attendees came together on 14 March 2006 to visit the Station Crescent development. The morning included presentations from South Shropshire Housing Association the Department for Trade & Industry.
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