Higgins Partnerships has been appointed by Hammersmith and Fulham Council to deliver 134 new Passivhaus homes on the former site of Hartopp Point and Lannoy Point, Fulham.
The homes will be built to Passivhaus Classic Standards, which is considered to be the most energy-efficient standard of properties in the UK.
One-hundred-and-twelve of the homes will be classed as genuinely affordable.
Sixty-seven of these will be flats for social or London affordable rent; while 45 will be for affordable shared ownership.
Local residents in housing need will get first priority for the new homes.
A mixture of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will be located within three buildings, ranging in height from three to seven storeys.
There will be a number of electric vehicle charging points for local residents and cycle storage for 250 bicycles.
The development replaces two fourteen-storey 1960s buildings.
Declan Higgins, Partnerships director for Higgins, said: “This development is a result of extensive consultation between residents, neighbours, and the council to ensure the aims and objectives of residents are taken into consideration.”
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Council to deliver this high-profile development and will continue to work closely with the local community through our Community Engagement Strategy which will delivering training and employment opportunities, to ensure we leave a lasting legacy.”
The council is aiming to become net-zero carbon by 2030.
Cllr Frances Umeh, Hammersmith and Fulham cabinet member for Housing and Homelessness, said: “I’m delighted that we can start to build these new energy-efficient homes on the Aintree Estate.
“We understand the challenges faced by local residents in finding affordable homes locally, and we are addressing this issue head on.
“By ensuring that 50% of these stunning new Fulham flats will be available at social or London affordable rent, we are making progress towards our ambitious goal of providing over 3,000 affordable homes to our local community over the next four years.”
Higgins says the use technologies such as air-source heat pumps and solar panels, along with a Fabric First approach, will reduce net carbon by 86% and reduce energy bills for residents.
Image: CGI projection of Higgins’ completed Passivhaus development delivered on behalf of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
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