calfordseaden M&E and Sustainability worked with Network Housing Association and Archer Hoblin Construction to complete this new build scheme in one of the most deprived areas of Hackney.

The project comprised of 97 new apartments, community space, roof top children's activity area, and includes 14-storey tower providing panoramic views from the Olympic Village to the Square Mile.

The scheme included a complete ethos of environmental design including Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3, 20% renewables and one of Europe's highest Green wall installations complete with unique water irrigation harvesting system.

The design and construction period ran from May 2009 to September 2011 and calfordseaden M&E and Sustainability have been engaged and are undertaking the following services:

• Development of the Energy and Sustainability Strategy
• M&E design from stages D - L
• Code for Sustainable Homes
• SAP assessments
• Air Pressure Testing

The scheme was designed with a communal heating and hot water system to serve the apartments utilising a Biomass boiler fuelled with Biomass pellets from an adjacent fuel store.

calfordseaden M&E and Sustainability worked very closely with the client network to develop the understanding of operating and running a biomass system. Visits were organised to several sites to review systems and gain an understanding of the most effective methods to operate the system for the benefit of both the residents and the client.

We are currently working with the Network Housing Association to prepare for the Renewable Heat Incentive. This will greatly benefit the client and create financial return to help off set biomass maintenance and fuel costs.

For further information contact:

Terry Keech

At our Orpington office

T 01689 888222

E tkeech@calfordseaden.co.uk