Sector: Residential
Project Description
Extra Care Facilities at Poundbury in Dorset, for Yarlington Housing Group working with the Duchy of Cornwall
Brand new development consisting of 63, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rental and shared ownership, designed for those with a local connection to Dorset likely to be aged 55+ and have
some level or care or support need
All flats are fully accessible with lifts and wheelchair storage, open plan kitchen and living room, non-slip shower room with walk-in shower, under-floor heating and a Tunstall alarm system and video entry for safety and security
Communal facilities include a lounge and dining room, IT suite and library, garden, Wi-Fi throughout and a guest suite for family and friends to stay overnight if required
“ Award winning extra care development in Dorset with 13 shared ownership apartments and 50 available for rent”
Project Involvement
Warden call systems & assisstive technology installations
Provision of systems to accommodate people with additional needs including transportation systems, alarm systems assisted
bathing, and audible and visual alarms
Building information documentation to comply with Building Regulations L1A & L2A
Metering to comply with Building Regulations L2A
Carried out the detailed design for the project including all schedules and calculations to enable the client’s technical advisor to review and approve the detailed design
Project Benefits
Worked with specialist alarm company to develop Warden Call system
SBEM calculations and EPC certification to prove Part L Building Regulations compliance
Collaborative approach resulting in an integrated MEP design with the building Architecture and Structure
Provided guidance to the collaborative design team on options for delivering the building energy strategy for compliance with Building Regulations
Early engagement of the M&E contractor allowed early generation of design queries, leading to smooth services installation on site
Developed external lighting proposals to facilitate safe vehicular and pedestrian movement around the site
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