Mansell contracted to construct sustainable apartments in Fetcham, Surrey

The construction of 23 eco-friendly flats complete with parking areas designed with sustainable underground drainage systems. Enabling works, including the demolition of existing homes on the site to be undertaken as part of the contract.

Key points


鈥� Solar collecting panels incorporated into the design to heat units鈥� water.
鈥� Extra thick cavities in the walls with south facing windows to utilise the minimum energy required to keep homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
鈥� Grey water (rain water) harvesting to flush toilets.
鈥� Reduced waste through effective re-use and recycling of materials. Ensuring that demolition waste was crushed and utilised as a ground stabiliser during the project.
鈥� Low energy up-facing street lights to reduce local light pollution.
鈥� Double glazed window frames from sustainable timber source, with aluminium facing on the outside in order to make them low maintenance.

Contractor: Mansell . Client: Mole Valley District Council

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