Ruskin Close

Client

Knightstone HA and Taunton Deane Borough Council

Location

Taunton, Somerset

Description

Town centre regeneration

This colourful development of 66 Lifetime Homes compliant dwellings across two sites, comprises a mixture of supported housing units for people with learning disabilities, homes for intermediate rent, shared ownership, social rented and private sale properties.

To achieve Code for Sustainable Homes level 4, this project pioneered a new construction technique which included structural insulated panels on a metal frame system. This particular construction method is now being successfully used on new build schemes nationwide.

Awards

2016 RICS SW Award | Highly Commended in Regeneration category

2014 Inside Housing Award | Winner – UK Top 50 Affordable Housing

2012 LABC Building Excellence Award | Winner – Best Social/Affordable Housing