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21/09/2023
Work Starts On New Low-Carbon Homes In Cambridge
Construction work has commenced on 70 low-carbon homes in Cambridge.
The homes, at Aylesborough Close, are being delivered by Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP).
The development, located in the Arbury Ward of the city, replaces 36 ageing homes which no longer meet the requirements of residents and fall significantly short of current space standards with very low energy efficiency ratings.
Tom Hill, Managing Director at The Hill Group commented: "Aylesborough Close is an exciting development for the partnership as we continue to replace underperforming, ageing properties with additional high-quality low-carbon homes across the city.
"Through a fabric-first approach and the integration of renewable technology, these new homes will provide sustainable, renewable energy solutions. This benefits residents by reducing energy usage and improving indoor air quality, offering additional health advantages."
Arranged in three low-rise buildings, the development features a range of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, including wheelchair-accessible homes, and private outdoor space for each home in the form of a terrace or balcony.
Each apartment has been designed to provide residents with comfortable living spaces with excellent air quality and reduced running costs. To achieve the optimum balance of natural light without concern for overheating, each home will be well insulated and feature high-performance windows, underfloor heating, air-source heat pumps, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, and photovoltaic solar panels.
Cllr Gerri Bird, Executive Councillor for Housing at Cambridge City Council and CIP board member said: "I am delighted to see work starting at Aylesborough Close which will provide our residents with more council homes in the city.
"Whilst we ensure that we are building sustainable new communities and providing green open space and leisure facilities across our developments, it's also important that we ensure that our homes are healthy and improving the quality of lives for our tenants. Aylesborough Close is doing just this."
The homes, at Aylesborough Close, are being delivered by Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP).
The development, located in the Arbury Ward of the city, replaces 36 ageing homes which no longer meet the requirements of residents and fall significantly short of current space standards with very low energy efficiency ratings.
Tom Hill, Managing Director at The Hill Group commented: "Aylesborough Close is an exciting development for the partnership as we continue to replace underperforming, ageing properties with additional high-quality low-carbon homes across the city.
"Through a fabric-first approach and the integration of renewable technology, these new homes will provide sustainable, renewable energy solutions. This benefits residents by reducing energy usage and improving indoor air quality, offering additional health advantages."
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Arranged in three low-rise buildings, the development features a range of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, including wheelchair-accessible homes, and private outdoor space for each home in the form of a terrace or balcony.
Each apartment has been designed to provide residents with comfortable living spaces with excellent air quality and reduced running costs. To achieve the optimum balance of natural light without concern for overheating, each home will be well insulated and feature high-performance windows, underfloor heating, air-source heat pumps, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, and photovoltaic solar panels.
Cllr Gerri Bird, Executive Councillor for Housing at Cambridge City Council and CIP board member said: "I am delighted to see work starting at Aylesborough Close which will provide our residents with more council homes in the city.
"Whilst we ensure that we are building sustainable new communities and providing green open space and leisure facilities across our developments, it's also important that we ensure that our homes are healthy and improving the quality of lives for our tenants. Aylesborough Close is doing just this."
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