Newsham Library, Blyth, Northumberland

Client: Blyth Valley Borough Council

The design & build of 3 eco-town houses built to Level 3 of the ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’.

These 4 bedroom town houses were designed to provide the latest in contemporary living with open-plan living areas, large windows to make full-use of natural sunlight and balconies on two levels. Built from ‘ICF wallform’ they are super insulated and contain several additional features and eco-technologies to enhance sustainable living.

• Super-insulated ‘ICF wallform’ construction
• Solar-panelling to provide sustainable energy for hot water and to power the properties specialist super-efficient under floor heating systems.
• Rainwater flushing systems to collect rainwater for use in the toilets and outside taps
• Specialist indoor and outdoor low-energy lighting systems for energy conservation
• Drying rooms for the natural drying and airing of washing
• Bicycle sheds at the rear of the properties to promote the use of this healthy and environmentally-friendly mode of transport
• Recycling facilities

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