One Planet Living

• Client: Sanctuary Housing/Denne Construction
• Architect: Hunter & Partners
• Market Sector: Residential
• Services: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineers, Building Control

Designed to be the most environmentally advanced development in the UK, the Brighton One Planet Living Community will occupy a derelict site on New England Street, part of the New England Quarter, close to Brighton train station.

The Brighton design has been developed in accordance with the 10 ‘One Planet Living’ principles in order to provide a comprehensive and lifestyle orientated approach to sustainability, by making it easy, attractive and affordable to live sustainably. A key aspect of One Planet Living is to achieve zero carbon emissions, as well as to provide a zero waste plan, use sustainable materials, implement sustainable transport solutions and apply measures to support local and sustainable food and wildlife. It will also include a community centre that will house a number of charitable organisations and provide a resource for local people to use.

MLM are appointed to develop the detailed design from planning stage to completion in conjunction with Denne Construction.

Key Features

• Energy efficient on-site woodchip biomass boiler
• Eight on-site roof mounted turbines and photovoltaic panels
• Six roof gardens and integrated planters