One Planet Living
Project Information
- Location
- Brighton
- Sector
- Housing
- Services
- Buildings, Building Services Engineering
- Value
- Undisclosed
Partners
- Architect
- Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios
Designed to be the most environmentally advanced high density development in the UK, the Brighton One Planet Living Community occupies a derelict site on New England Street, part of the New England Quarter, close to Brighton train station.
The Brighton design has been developed in accordance with the 10 ‘One Planet Living’ principles in order to provide a comprehensive and lifestyle orientated approach to sustainability, by making it easy, attractive and affordable to live sustainably. A key aspect of One Planet Living is to achieve near to zero carbon emissions, as well as to provide a zero waste plan.
Key Features
- Energy efficient on-site woodchip biomass boiler
- Eight on-site roof mounted turbines and photovoltaic panels
- Six roof gardens and integrated planters
- 97% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
- Whole house ventilation system with apartment heating from ventilation unit
- Zero waste plan
- Sustainable Communities Award Winner 2009
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