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A large private sector development of houses and flats for sale. The project is a practical application of a limited range of recycling objectives. The key feature is the reclamation of materials and components form the demolition of the existing buildings. These were either stored and re-used on site or sent away for recycling. A large site with a relatively low density of development assisted the sorting and storage process. |
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| Developer | Laing Homes |
| Architect |
Omega Partnership (master planning only)
Various practices responsible for detailed construction information |
| Engineer | In-house engineering and design group (Quantity Surveyor) |
| Contractor | Laing Homes - tiling and groundwork sub-contracted |
| Other consultant | Alan Price Associates (Landscape) |
| Location | Beckenham, London |
| Dwellings |
3-phase development of timber framed, brick clad dwellings
221 detached and town houses 31 flats |
| Completion | 2001 |
| Targets | To use reclaimed materials where financially viable. |
| Materials |
Reclaimed roofing tiles from demolition
Demolition spoil for ground fill Reclaimed lamp posts from demolition |
| Materials selection | Materials selected by specialist sub-contractors |
| Sources | All material was salvaged from the site. |
| Comments |
On-site recycling
Large site - plenty of space to store materials |
| Other green features |
Metal from demolition was sent for recycling.
Waste reduction practices adopted in construction. |
| References |
Waste Minimisation in Housing Construction - Case Study report RP 582/1 CIRIA 2001
www.ciria.org.uk part of RP 582 waste reduction demonstration project |
| Contacts |
David Evans or Mervyn Stevens (technical department) Laing Homes SE London office 01293 544 844
www.laing-homes.co.uk |