Client: Ogilvie Homes
Location: Redding Road, Laurieston
Mix: 58 apartments, 1 and 2 bedrooms
Tenure: Private for Sale
Value: £4,962,670
Contract: Design and Build 
Sustainability: Silver Aspects 1 and 2, 'fabric first' design with innovative heat technology

Project Description

Laurieston is arranged in two apartment blocks with a roofline ranging from 2-4 storeys. Accommodation comprises of 58 private flats of one and two bedrooms, accommodating couples or small families. The development overlooks the Westquarter area of Falkirk, home to the Antonine Wall built by Romans in 142 AD

Laurieston benefits from excellent public transport links to support a sustainable commute and access a full range of amenities. The development is located adjacent to the new Helix Park, with pleasant community open spaces and well-equipped children's play areas.

Each apartment is installed with free flooring or free inclusive furniture. These spacious homes are finished to a high level of specification.

Sustainable Homes

The apartment blocks are 'fabric first’ design to Silver Aspect 1 and 2, with an emphasis on a highly insulated building envelope to deliver superb energy performance. These flats have enhanced thermal properties and have realised a 21% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. The low maximum demand for space heating is an impressive 30 kWh/m2. The buildings also feature innovative heating and ventilation technology. This includes;

• A de-centralised mechanical extract ventilation system (d-MEV) provides low energy continuous mechanical air extraction designed to draw moisture laden air from wet rooms e.g. bathrooms, en-suites and kitchen spaces.
• Thermostatically controlled heating means that depending on the needs of the resident, the thermostat can be set to a preferred temperature / time and the system will regulate the space heating. If programmed in alignment with the household schedule, residents could realise fuel savings of 15-25%.
• Each apartment is installed with a 92-96% efficient 'A' rated boiler.

Client: Dunhaven Homes
Location: Currie, Edinburgh 
Mix: 53 apartments (Phased as Block D, E & F Completed)
Tenure: Private for Sale / Affordable for Social Rent
Value: £9.4 Million
Contract: Design and Build 
Sustainability: Silver Aspects 1 and 2, 'fabric first' design with innovative heat technology

Project Description

Lanark Road West features six blocks of three and four storeys situated in a prime location in Currie, Edinburgh. The apartments are a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms with 12 affordable homes and 41 for private sale (53 in total).

The development is designed to maximise benefit from the attractive natural surroundings, integrating level constraints and incorporating stunning views.

The site is located within a nature conservation area ‘of importance’. Landscape design proposals included a comprehensive environmental strategy. Key considerations were; preserving wildlife habitat; maintaining access for a variety of species; and encouraging biodiversity.

Provision of internal and external recycling facilities cuts down on food waste to landfill, saving up to 23.3kg of carbon emissions per household per week

Delivering Sustainable Homes

The sustainability ambition was to reduce carbon emissions and encourage greater use of bicycles and public transport. These homes are designed to a 'fabric first’ approach, Silver Aspects 1 and 2. The development has realised a 21% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. The low maximum demand for space heating is an impressive 30 kWh/m2.

• A highly insulated envelope to deliver superb energy performance. In addition, the blocks are orientated to benefit from solar gain.
• Implementation of cutting edge heat recovery technology contributes towards the UK Government Target of zero gas installed in new build homes by 2025.
• A cycle store supports the City of Edinburgh targets for sustainable transport. Based on the 10km return commute into the city, residents can save 200kg carbon per day if cycling.

Protecting the Natural Environment

• A 'Wildlife Corridor’ was created to encourage biodiversity and preserve the site's status as a nature conservation area.
• Surface water is retained and managed naturally on site (utilising a landscaped SUDs basin) to prevent it entering the drainage network.

Client: Kingdom Housing Association
Location: Bridge of Earn
Mix: 1 and 2 bed cottage flats, 2 bed terraced, 3 bed semi-detached
Tenure: 60 Private for Sale, 20 Affordable for Social Rent
Value: £1,998,191 (Affordable)
Contract: Design and Build 
Sustainability: Silver Aspects 1 and 2, 'fabric first' design with innovative heat technology

Project Description

This development is in a peaceful rural area on the banks of the River Earn, five miles from the city of Perth. Bridge of Earn II is composed of semi-detached and detached homes, each with private gardens. The variety of house types (ten types across both tenures) provides a wide range of accommodation from starter homes to family villas. 

The UK Government's 'Lifetime Neighbourhood' principles are supported by designed-in future adaptations such as accessible ground floor shower rooms, stair lifts, and apartments sized to allow flexibility of use. 

Surface water is retained and managed naturally on site (SUDs) to prevent it entering the drainage network. Where possible, building materials are recycled or sourced locally to keep construction spend within a 20 mile radius.

Sustainable Homes

The buildings are 'fabric first’ Silver Aspect 1 and 2, with an emphasis on a highly insulated envelope to deliver superb energy performance. Flats and houses feature cutting edge space heating and ventilation systems complete with fully programmable intelligent controls. The enhanced thermal properties have realised a 21% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. The low maximum demand for space heating is 40 kWh/m2 for the houses and 30 kWh/m2 for the flats.

Accessible Community Space

Many of the homes benefit from an outlook onto the well-equipped and landscaped children’s play area which assists with natural surveillance. A new landscaped edge was created with 80 trees planted. Accessibility has been promoted with pedestrian permeability to the new landscaped area to encourage the use of this feature. 

Supporting Employment and Skills

Ogilvie engaged with Kingdom Housing Association's Construction Academy and the community to support employment and training. The Academy creates opportunities for young people to help address the 10-20% skills shortage in the UK construction industry. This collaboration successfully resulted in the creation of two full time jobs for young people. In addition, a six-figure sum was donated by Ogilvie to support local education and infrastructure.

Client: Ogilvie Homes
Location: Annandale and Springhill North
Mix: 36 Houses, 3 and 4 bedrooms
Tenure: Private for Sale
Value: £5.9 Million
Contract: Design and Build 
Sustainability: Silver Aspects 1 and 2, 'fabric first' design principles

Project Description

Annadale Kilmarnock’s site is bound to the east by Annanhill Golf Club and a residential development at Moorfield with a small burn along that boundary. These thermally efficient homes include three bedroom semi-detached units, with three and four bed detached family villas.

To ensure that the development compliments the natural character of the area, external finishes were carefully selected. 

A large well-equipped and landscaped play area is provided. Accessible open space was integrated throughout within the development, ensuring that residents of all generations and mobility can benefit from the amenity provided. The development enhances the sense of community within Annandale and Springhill.

Delivering Sustainable Homes

The homes are designed to 'fabric first’ principles, Silver Aspect 1 & 2.  The approach relies on a highly insulated envelope to deliver superb energy performance. These homes have enhanced thermal properties and have realised a 21% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. The low maximum demand for space heating is 40 kWh/m2 for the houses and 30 kWh/m2 for the flats.

Surface water is retained and managed naturally on site (within a SUDs basin) to prevent it entering the drainage network. 

Re-purposing Contaminated Land

The site suffered from several forms of ground contamination and was originally an industrial area. Historically coal mining, brick manufacturing and rail infrastructure have taken place in this location.

It was imperative to remove all forms of hazardous material from the ground following the demolition of existing structures. The new development has unlocked a disused industrial wasteland and returned the land to safe and purposeful use.