Urbanitarian

Officers Field

by HTA DESIGNS in Dorset, UK

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Author HTA DESIGNS

City Dorset

Country UK

Year 2012

Program Residential development

Technical Info

Site area 20000 sqm

Gfa 0 sqm

Density 0 far

Population density 0 inh/ha

Home Units: 77

Jobs 0

Streetsroad: 0 %

Buildup: 0 %

NonBuild-up: 0 %

Residential 0 %

Business 0 %

Commercial 0 %

Civic 0 %

Description

Urban Design and Masterplan

77 homes with 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations, including 24 affordable homes.
The site includes an awkward-shaped, dramatically sloping terrain, composed of a triangular and rectangular field connected at one corner.
A new public square is integrated into the design, and each home has access to private and shared open spaces.
The development offers a modern take on traditional family homes, with homes arranged in terraced, semi-detached, and detached types.
The homes were leased for the 2012 Olympic Games, used as accommodation for the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Village until September 2012.

Sustainability Features

Biomass heating is used across all homes
Site's goal is generating 50% of its energy from renewable sources.
Half of the homes are connected to a mini-district heating system, while larger detached houses have individual biomass boilers.
All homes are designed to accommodate solar PV and solar hot water systems in the future.
Water-saving sanitary fittings and the option for rainwater harvesting are included, along with smart energy meters.
Rainwater harvesting systems are fitted in all private homes, reducing mains water usage by over 50%.
A carpool with two electric cars is available to residents.
Every house includes a bicycle shed.

Architecture and Layout

The homes are built using locally sourced Portland stone.
The design maximizes the challenging topography of the site, with homes offering views towards Chesil Beach and the National Sailing Centre in Portland.
Houses incorporate earth-retaining walls into their structure, cost-effectively supporting the terrain while minimizing windowless walls. These walls are often used for garages and utility cupboards.
The homes feature high-performance windows suited to the coastal location, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems.
The target build cost was £100/ft²

Sustainability Technologies

Wood pellet stoves are used to heat all homes.
Most homes are designed with south-facing roofs.
The development includes rainwater harvesting systems in all private homes for uses like flushing WCs, supplying outside taps, and feeding washing machines.