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The Village, Watergate Bay The aim with this project was to push the boundaries in environmental and sustainable design. The approach taken was to produce south-facing terraces of earth-sheltered, two-storey dwellings with green roofs and large terraces. The majority of the glazing was placed on the south elevation to make best use of the winter sun and sea views. The dwellings benefit from sustainable low-tech solutions such as passive solar gain, high levels of insulation, rainwater collection and exhaust air heat pumps. The green roofs help to blend the development into the landscape, improve biodiversity, reduce the speed of rainwater run-off and provide attractive outlooks for the residents. Externally the dwellings use locally sourced timber cladding and lime render to create a modern ‘beach hut’ aesthetic. Internally, care has been taken to use as many natural products as possible, such as the recycled newspaper insulation and the wood wool sheathing and insulation boards. This combined with the ventilation system and natural daylighting all help to create healthy internal environments. The project gained a successful planning approval in October 2007 and the first two phases, comprising 8 holiday homes, are now complete. "Our business depends on the natural environment for its success. So when we decided to enhance our offer with new self-catering apartments and holiday homes we wanted to create something that would respect its prominent coastal setting while setting new standards for sustainable development in our sector and appeal to our environmentally conscious customers. ADG rose to the challenge and not only produced an excellent eco efficient design, but also steered the project through the notoriously sensitive planning process." Will Ashworth, Managing Director of The Hotel & Extreme Academy. |
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