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2010 Sustainable Housing Award
Westridge were winners of the Low Energy Social Housing Project of the Year for the development at Abbey Walk, Storrington, West Sussex for Greenoak Housing Association. Other partners in the project were Jon Broome Architects, Ellis & Moore, AppleyardsDWB and NDesign.

The scheme provided 12 family homes with 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms which have been designed to standards in excess of an “excellent” rating under the BRE environmental friendly features. The design incorporates high levels of insulation, airtight construction, efficient heating systems and low energy lighting.

The award was one of a number of categories organised by Inside Housing and the Chartered Institute of Housing recognising projects and organisations at the cutting edge of sustainability best practice.

This year the trophies were presented by comedian, writer and environmental campaigner Mark Watson at an event held at London’s Hilton Hotel.
Sustainability is one of the most pressing issues affecting social housing sector. Britain’s homes are responsible for 27% of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions. This is why all new homes will have to meet tough new carbon standards by 2016.

Last Updated
10 August 2011