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A development by a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) of housing for rent which is built at high density on a central urban site. The scheme comprises linked blocks of four storey flats enclosing a central courtyard - a housing form which is traditional in Scotland for all social groups. A limited number of recycled materials were used but the scheme exhibits several sustainable features. The project won an environmental award from Chartered Institute of Housing (Scotland) |
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| Developer | Link RSL |
| Architect | Norman Gray and Partners, Edinburgh |
| Engineer | Wren and Bell, Edinburgh |
| Contractor | Hart Builders (Edinburgh) Ltd - Design and Build |
| Other consultant | Potti Wilson (Surveyors) |
| Location | Edinburgh city centre |
| Dwellings | 95 flats |
| Completion | 2000 |
| Targets |
Practical and replicable scheme
Keep within conventional costs |
| Materials |
Recycled newspaper insulation (Warmcell)
Concrete blocks 85% waste Roof tiles 85% slate waste (product name: 'Redland Recycled') |
| Selection process | All elements were examined over a 20 month design period to select sustainable solutions. |
| Sources |
Contractor researched sources
No local supplies other than Scottish timber |
| Comments | Exceeded conventional construction cost by 4% but energy efficiency will reduce life cycle costs. |
| Other green features |
Timber from local and sustainable sources
High insulation Timber, plasterboard and general waste collected for recycling during construction. |
| References |
www.sustainablehomes.co.uk/indexgp.htm (under Link RSL)
‘Sustainable housing development at Comely Green Place, Edinburgh’ a brochure by and available from Link Housing 2001 |
| Contacts |
Robin Hamilton 0131 557 0350
www.linkhousing.co.uk |