Gold Lane, Barnet
North London
At Gold Lane, eight new physically and socially sustainable houses replaced a back-street of 45 vandalised garages, transforming a previously neglected area.
Sustainable homes
Low maintenance, recyclable materials were used to build the homes, while gardens were designed to improve the bio-diversity of the environment.
Bio-diversity
Pre-grown ivy trellis screens provide graffiti-proof boundary fencing and 100 per cent sedum roofing and gabion walling around each new garden add ecological value. Local bio-diversity levels have increased and residents have noticed a higher number of butterflies, birds and insects in the area.
Green living
Residents are encouraged to live more sustainable lifestyles:
- power and communication channels strategically placed to allow home offices to be set up
- purpose-made recycling facilities in kitchens
- sensor operated lighting and highly efficient condensing boilers to reduce energy consumption.
Award winning design
Gold Lane has gone on to win a number of awards, most recently the Grand Designs award for 'Best New Development' by demonstrating a progressive attitude to design, the environment and new ways of living. It was the only social housing development to win a Grand Designs award, beating private developers from across the UK.
More information
For more information about Gold Lane or any of our developments, contact our New Business Team on 020 8357 5165 or develop@nhhg.org.uk.
