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On the Ground Perspectives Park Dale and WDH HomeBuilder Louise Murray WDH Development Manager lmurray@wdh.co.uk. delivering promises, improving lives. Why Park Dale?. Carbon neutral aspirations. Regeneration. Lasting legacy in the area. Aims of the Project.
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On the Ground Perspectives Park Dale and WDH HomeBuilder Louise MurrayWDH Development Manager lmurray@wdh.co.uk delivering promises, improving lives
Why Park Dale? • Carbon neutral aspirations. • Regeneration. • Lasting legacy in the area.
Aims of the Project • Mainstream Code 6 development. • Delivery ofsuper-efficient, true lifetime homes. • Create a centre for learning and excellence.
Energy Saving Technologies • District heating. • Heat recovery. • Water recycling. • Photovoltaic panels. • Building fabric.
Reaching Code 6 • Locally sourced materials. • Recycling. • Ecology. • Housing Quality Indicators (HQI). • Lifetime homes.
Design and Construction Challenges • Balancing cost and concept. • Daylight factors. • Using traditional trades.
More Design and Construction Challenges • Different approach to sequencing. • Standards of workmanship. • Quality control. • Installation manuals and occupier packs.
Post-construction Issues • 40% savings on bills. • Issues with Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR). • EcoPlay takeover.
Lessons Learned • Concentrate on the fabric to reduce heat loss. • Detailing and workmanship. • Good MVHR. • Keep it simple.
WDH HomeBuilder • Fabric first plus technologies approach. • Remove developer’s profit. • Concentrate on quality.
The Future • Larger sites. • Awards and accreditation. • Considerate Constructor. • Housing Excellence Award. • EFQM (European Foundation of Quality Management).