The design will target a high level of sustainability, being classed as ‘major’ new residential development, and therefore the LBRuT requires the scheme to demonstrate a zero carbon standard (LP 22). Systems and principles being explored are:

• super insulated fabric;

• ground or air source heat pumps, and roof mounted PV arrays;

• extensive ‘native wild flower’ green roof;

• deep terraces for solar shading, ventilation and privacy;

• recycling of existing building materials (brick slips, concrete) for hardcore.