In a bid to help eradicate rough sleeping in the borough, Haringey Council has installed five new modular SoloHaus homes at its new development at The Roundway.
The SoloHaus modules, designed by housebuilder The Hill Group and manufactured by Volumetric Ltd, will serve to provide safe, secure temporary accommodation for the area’s most vulnerable people.
The new development, Carroll Mews at The Roundway, is part of the mayor of London’s Rough Sleeping programme to prevent and respond to homelessness in the capital.
The ‘move on’ service, which will be directly delivered by Haringey Council, has been designed to support vulnerable residents who are close to achieving independence, securing employment, and long-term housing after a period of homelessness.
Co-designed with several homeless charities, SoloHaus are purpose-built, fully furnished, and equipped for a single person to move into.
The homes are built to last for at least 60 years, according to The Hill Group.
Cllr Peray Ahmet, leader of the council, said: “With another five quality homes in place, we can further help support individuals to get their lives back on track and build a better future for themselves.
“Tackling homelessness has always been and will remain a key priority for the council, and this is another fantastic step forward to help achieve our goal.”
She added: “However, we can’t do this alone, and therefore collaboration with our partners is a key driver in this initiative.
“The council has a vision to end rough sleeping in the borough, and therefore we will do everything we can to make this happen.
“We are proud that we were one of the first in London to provide modular homes to help our most vulnerable.
“The hard work will not stop here, and we will continue to deliver for our residents.”
Sustainable construction
All homes are highly insulated and constructed with responsibly sourced materials, according to The Hill Group.
Further, with renewable energy measures such as air-source heat pumps, the homes are said to be almost entirely self-sustainable.
Due to their offsite construction, the homes are net-zero carbon and if required, can be transported and relocated for further use across the borough in alternative locations.
Andy Hill, chief executive at The Hill Group, said: “We are delighted to have worked with Haringey Council to deliver five additional specially-designed modular homes to aid vulnerable people in the borough.
“Together with the existing 33 SoloHaus homes, which have successfully provided temporary accommodation for residents for the past 18 months at Olive Morris Court, these homes are helping people turn their lives around in a positive and secure environment.”
In 2021, Haringey Council became the first London council to provide modular homes for the homeless.
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