Donaldson Timber Systems

Project Profile

The UK’s first Eco Town (Housing)

The aim of this project, working with one of the North West’s most well-known builders, was to deliver the most sustainable living in the UK for residents. Homes were designed to achieve true zero carbon rating whilst delivering energy efficient, good quality affordable housing.

Project Highlights

• Homes attained Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Level 5.
• Fabric first approach, complemented by renewable technologies
  to create a sustainable community.
• Air testing conducted prior to first fixing, building in assured
  performance of the fabric.
• Pre-assembled flat roof modules and insulated floor cassettes
  meant pair of semi-detached homes fully insulated and weathertight
  in 72 hours.
• Safe and efficient way to complete homes on site.
• Off-site construction benefits – quality of the timber systems
  assisted by precision engineering compared to erecting on site.
• Reduced costs on preliminary site preparation.
• Reduced health and safety risks.
• Featured the UK’s largest domestic solar panel array at 17,500 sqm mounted on all rooftops.