Work starts on next Salford Passivhaus block
Having collaborated on a recently completed scheme on Chapel Street, ECF has selected Eric Wright Construction to build another 100 sustainable apartments a short distance away.
Work is underway on Willohaus, a 100% affordable development on Peru Street in Salford, ECF’s second Passivhaus apartment block.
Like the 96-apartment Greenhaus on Chapel Street, which wrapped up in March, Willohaus will be managed by Salix.
Pleased with how Greenhaus turned out, ECF has kept much of the project team together. As well as Eric Wirght as contractor and Salix as housing partner, Buttress has been retained as the architect and Hannans is advising on MEP.
Passivhaus buildings can reduce energy bills by up to 90% compared to traditional housing stock, helping residents to reduce their fuel bills while cutting carbon footprints, according to ECF.
Achieving Passivhaus standard is neither easy nor cheap and many within the industry shy away from striving for it because of this.
“What has previously been done on a relatively small scale, we are now looking to upscale, making sustainable homes accessible and affordable for a wider range of customers,” said Joe Stockton, senior development manager at ECF.
Liam Turner, executive director of assets, growth and sustainability at Salix Homes, added: “Passivhaus is the gold standard for energy-efficient buildings and construction, so we’re incredibly proud to be part of another ground-breaking development.
“Both Greenhaus and Willohaus represent a new era of new-build, affordable, and eco-friendly homes that are fit for the future and contribute towards the battle against climate change, while helping to tackle the housing crisis.”
The name Willohaus is inspired by Salix Homes’ name, with Salix being a variety of willow tree.
Love the idea, but do they really have to look like a hall of residence? Very uninspiring design 🙁
By Anonymous
Yes they unfortunately do have to look like a hall of residence. Passivhaus homes are not cheap to build and therefore due to cost constraints aesthetics have to be compromised. Building nicer looking homes to EPC rating A would be wiser than the whole Passivhaus nonsense.
By Anonymous
Salix Hones should concentrate on their existing “apartments ” before getting involved with new developments. My “apartment” is like living in the Artic with wind whistling through badly fitted windows. Also the “eco” heating system is costing more to run than the electricity bill.
By Anonymous