The construction of two prototype green house has been carried out at a site in York.
Created by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, the two houses are intended to demonstrate some of the sustainable building technologies and practices that will be used in the planned development of the Derwenthorpe company.
The target for the current year includes the construction of 540 new homes built on the eastern outskirts of York in Osbaldwick.
Local newspaper Press York showed a round of the housing prototypes shortly after their completion.
It was reported that it has solar panels on the roof, "sandwich panels" on the walls to increase insulation and an air filtration system that reduces the need to open the windows for fresh air to enter, as heat escapes.
In addition, there is an underground reservoir in the garden to store rainwater and recycle it for use in the house's plumbing system.
Project development director Nigel Ingram said the entire development will feature a locally sourced biomass-burning central boiler, wood chips, which will feed hot water to the eco-friendly homes.
Derwenthorpe will also feature 18 acres of open public space, encompassing one-third of the site's total area.
Authors: Val
