PROSPECT CRESCENT

An energy efficient affordable demonstration house for Richmond Housing Partnership.

The concept is to provide an affordable house within a suburban context which promotes the use of energy efficient technology in a realistic setting

Prefabricated timber panels with recycled newspaper insulation achieve low u-values (0.14 walls, 0.11 roof) and reduce losses through unintentional leakage.

An air source heat pump drives a wet underfloor heating system and combined with mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR), alleviates the need for a traditional heating system.

Rainwater is collected from the roof and used to flush the toilets and water the garden.

Internally, materials have been selected to create a healthy environment; one that is well ventilated, free of dust mites and harmful off gassing chemicals

Detailed planning approval in July 2005.

Anticipated start on site: October 2006