As an innovative, responsible developer that believes in creating
a positive legacy for future generations, Countryside Properties
is committed to implementing the principles of sustainable
development throughout our business.
As part of the construction
process we comply with
current Government
legislation regarding your
new home and have led
private developer best
practice in achieving the
Building Research
Establishment's EcoHomes
Certification. We have also
been recognised as the
"Sustainable Housebuilder
of the Year" at the Building
Sustainability Awards 2005.
We ensure that environmental
considerations are
incorporated into the
planning and design of all of
our developments, and that
the landscapes we create
integrate and enhance the
surrounding natural and
built environment. During
construction, we adhere to
the principles of best
construction practice and
good neighbourliness
through the Considerate
Constructors Scheme.
EcoHomes
Throughout our business we
are looking to reduce our
environmental and social
impacts and we will achieve
an EcoHomes rating of
"Very Good" at New
Broughton.
EcoHomes is an
independent, transparent,
environmental labelling
scheme for housing. It
assesses the environmental
quality of a development by
considering the broad
concerns of climate change,
use of resources, pollution
and impacts on bio-diversity.
These concerns are
balanced against the need
for a high quality internal
environment.
The issues assessed by
EcoHomes are grouped into
seven category areas listed
below:
-
Energy: Operational
energy and CO2
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Transport: Location
issues related to transport
-
Pollution:
Air and water
pollution
-
Materials:
Environmental
implications of materials
selection, recyclable
materials
-
Water:
Consumption
issues
-
Ecology & Land Use:
Ecological value of the
site, planting and
landscaping
- Health and Well-Being:
Internal and external
issues relating to health
and comfort
EcoHomes offers the
benefits of reduced running
costs through greater
energy and water efficiency,
and reduced maintenance
as well as a healthy,
comfortable and flexible
internal environment.
Environment friendly
features in your New
Broughton home include :
-
Timber Frame
Construction:
timber framed
properties are more
energy efficient. The
homes heat up more
quickly leading to
savings on heating bills
of 15%-20%
-
Twin flush on toilets:
this can cut household
water use by 15%. On
average every person
uses 50 litres of water a
day for wc flushing
-
Kitchen appliances:
we will provide energy
efficiency rated
appliances in your
kitchen
-
Home/Office facilities:
we will provide a
dedicated area for
computer connections
-
Construction materials:
that reduce
environmental impacts
in the manufacturing
process
-
Recycling:
we will provide three
internal storage bins to
encourage recycling
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A Home User Guide will
be provided for each
property
-
Cycle storage will be
provided to the majority
of dwellings
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A range of specially
chosen semi-mature and
mature trees have been
hand picked for this
development