New energy- efficient homes are launched
A HOUSING development featuring 90 energy- efficient, mid- market homes for rent has been launched in Glasgow.
Situated at Dundashill, the West of Scotland Housing Association ( WSHA) development has been declared a finalist for two national awards this week.
These are the Housing Regeneration Project of the Year at the Scottish Home Awards and Medium Development of the Year at the Homes for Scotland Awards.
Having been completed in April, the development is a partnership with CCG ( Scotland) Ltd.
It features 90 homes designed for mid- market rent, including one, two and three bedroom flats that cater to individuals and families.
As well as contemporary landscaping, the development provides an urban play area and a view of the city.
Being built to the Passivhaus Classic standard – reputed to be the European “platinum standard” for energy efficiency – the homes are fitted with superinsulated building materials.
The homes need very little energy for heating and cooling, translating to low energy consumption for tenants.
Another eco- friendly measure are the solar panels installed on the roofs of the buildings, connecting directly to each flat.
This offers tenants a way of offsetting their energy costs.
The air- source heat pump technology employed for hot water and space heating serves to reduce the building’s carbon footprint, aligning with the Scottish Government’s aim for emissions from heating buildings to reach net zero by 2045.
The design of the project was handled by Collective
Architecture, in cooperation with ERZ and RSP, integrating sustainable design features such as raingardens into the scheme.
Andrew Kubski, director of development and asset management at WSHA, said:
“All of us at West of Scotland Housing Association are extremely proud of this stunning development.
“The build quality is first class and we have been able to provide our mid- market rent tenants with super energy efficient, low carbon homes.”
David Wylie, managing director of CCG ( Scotland) Ltd, added: “The completion of Dundashill is a hugely significant milestone.
“The project not only represents how we have evolved as a contractor and
manufacturer but it is also a new benchmark for the housing sector in Scotland, shining a light on where our industry has come from and where we are heading in our transition to become net zero by 2045.”
Councillor Kenny McLean, convener for housing at Glasgow City Council, said: “This new development at Dundashill is outstanding in several ways – the homes here are extremely energy efficient, are located very close to the city centre, and have fantastic amenities in a unique setting.
“We were very pleased to support the building of these 90 new homes, which support both the regeneration of the canal corridor and that of North Glasgow.”
The final allocation of the homes at Dundashill will take place this week.
However, the Dundashill project is just a part of WSHA’s broader goals, with plans for further mid- market rent homes in various locations across the city centre including St Enoch Square and India Street.
WSHA has previously launched Glasgow’s first Passivhausstandard flatted development for social rent in 2022.
Funded by a £ 10.1 million grant from Glasgow City Council via the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and £ 11.1 million of WSHA’s private capital, the £ 21m project displays the group’s commitment to regeneration of the former Diageo distillery site.