An exploration in Wales’ first energy-positive housing development.

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Rhiw Cefn Gwlad housing, Bridgend.

The client: West & Wales Housing, supported and part funded through the Innovative Homes Programme

The architect: Solcer Ltd

The expertise: MEP, Performance, Sustainability​

The challenge: Crafting an integrated blend of design methods and technologies, 12 months of monitoring, and optimisation to achieve the country’s first energy-positive housing that also helps to address fuel poverty for residents.

The sector: Residential (affordable housing)

Image (above): Hoare Lea

Photos courtesy of Wales & West Housing Association