15 innovative new homes in Thetford
Posted: Jun 4, 2010
Saxon Bank is an innovative 15-home scheme in Thetford, which has been specially designed to meet the highest standards of sustainability and environmental efficiency.
The development is a mix of one, two and three bedroom houses and flats, which have been made available to people on Breckland District Council's housing register on a shared-ownership or rental basis.
Comtemporary in design, the homes are insulated with special panels that reduce energy loss and are triple glazed, with large glass panels added on all south-facing walls to harness the heat of the sun.
The properties also use air source heating systems, which "recycle" heat generated in kitchens and bethrooms throughout the homes using an under floor system, in turn helping to reduce fuel bills. Sustainable materials, such as timber, have been used during construction to keep the development's carbon footprint to an absolute minimum.
