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Beeston Hill to get Greenhouse housing development
Beeston Hill is set to be home to one of the country's most groundbreaking developments.
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The low-carbon Greenhouse housing development on Beeston Hill is in part a restoration of a derelict 1930s workers' hostel and partly newly built.
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It will not only use less energy than it creates but a hi-tech computer system means residents will also be able to monitor their energy consumption and view utility bills on their TV.
The 27m scheme, creating 172 homes, is expected to save 169 tonnes of carbon and 3.8 million litres of water a year compared with a conventional development – making it around 60 per cent more efficient than an average new-build.
Chris Thompson, director of developer Citu, said: "What makes Greenhouse unique is that not only is it a 'green' development by building standards but groundbreaking technologies it uses are aimed at ensuring sustainable living by changing residents' behaviour patterns."
He said each resident would be able to view utility and media bills from their TV, so they could see their energy usage translated into carbon emissions and – crucially – pounds.
Chris added: "This easy-to-use data, which has never before been implemented into a residential development, will focus people's attention on reducing their own carbon footprint and ultimately changing behavioural patterns within the development. Additionally, this will ensure a more cost effective way of living.
"How people use the building will determine its energy usage so we are aiming to cultivate sustainable thinking."
The 523-bedroom Shaftesbury House had stood empty and boarded up since it closed in November 1998.
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Citu, based at The Calls, Leeds, identified it as a potential site in 2004 and worked closely with Leeds City Council to develop its scheme aimed at championing the regeneration of the Beeston Hill and Holbeck area as well as setting a benchmark for sustainable development.
It is practically zero carbon and exceptionally energy-efficient. There are plans for an off-site wind turbine up to 300ft tall, making it one of the tallest structures in the city. The Energy Saving Trust has recognised its green goals, providing 245,000 funding through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.
The project is expected to be completed at the beginning of next year.
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