Biodiversity - bringing nature in
The site currently has very limited biodiversity. Our landscape led design approach will significantly enhance biodiversity net gain. The concept vision looks to create significant new landscape ‘stepping stones’ that link with existing green spaces to the north and south of the site and contribute to improving both the site and the wider context.
The scheme should utilise a diverse planting palette with native indigenous species, tailored to localised and regionally strategic ecological aims.
Sustainability
Sovereign’s Homes and Place Standard, informed by The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, follows a holistic approach to sustainability and seeks to protect and enhance, the place, health, well-being and affordability outcomes for our residents as well as mapping a simple pathway to net zero.
For Castle Court, we will investigate:
1. A Fabric-First approach adopting the requirements of the Future Homes Standard seeking a 75% operational carbon dioxide reduction.
2. Provide Low Carbon Hot Water and Heating (Air Source Heat Pumps supplemented by PV Panels)
3. Dual-aspect apartment orientation (optimising daylight and natural ventilation) while mitigating overheating risk.
