Sector: Residential
Project Description
This project is within an inner city district undergoing major regeneration and has already seen the completion of several prestigious housing developments
It utilises a derelict site with the objective to rehabilitate military veterans through a self-build retraining programme in construction skills. The scheme is a partnership between Devon
and Cornwall Housing (DCH), the Community Self Build Agency (CSBA) and Plymouth City Council, and was overseen by main contractor Interserve
1150m2 size building with 24 high quality homes, 12 dedicated to servicemen and women, six to people with learning difficulties and six as general need affordable accommodation
Winner of Alternative Property Investment Project of the Year 2018 at Michelmores Property Awards
“ A self-build scheme in partnership between Devon and Cornwall Housing (DCH), the community Self Build Agency (CSBA) and Plymouth City Council”
Project Involvement
SDS provided a full design of mechanical and electrical services as well as incoming utilities including relocation the existing substation
Part L compliance (SAP) calculations
Security and access control
Telecoms and TV / satellite design
Smoke ventilation design
Low and zero carbon (LZC) report.
Project Benefits
Low energy / low carbon homes built to a high standard
Self contained mechancial and electrical services with no reliance on centralised landlord plant
Relocation of existing substation to maximise the space for parking and landscaping
Integrated design using 3D revit for all services.
