why

The building industry is moving toward more sustainable construction, driven by tighter building regulations, rising energy costs and increased consumer awareness of environmental issues. Not only is this best practice, but it also offers extra value to homebuyers through lower running costs and a healthier living environment, as well as the less quantifiable ‘feel good factor’.

As designers and developers, we will increasingly need to consider sustainability in the design of new housing. With three-quarters of the Great Bow Yard development selling off plan, it proves that there is a strong market for well-designed, green housing.

The scheme can be seen as a model for sustainable construction, showing that it is economically viable and makes commercial sense.