Goldsmith Street, Norwich - 'The Sequel'
| Date: 6 November 2018 | Time: 13:00 - 15:30 |
| Location: Goldsmith Street, Norwich, NR2 4QF | Cost: £19 PHT members, £35 non-members |
An opportunity to visit Goldsmith Street, Norwich, which is aiming to become the largest 100% certified Passivhaus scheme in the UK to date, for Norwich City Council.
The Green Register held a site visit of this innovative and ambitious project in May where delegates were given a talk and tour by various members of the design team.
This follow up visit, requested by delegates attending the one in May, offers a tour of a near completed project providing an insight into the challenges of achieving Passivhaus at large scale, and ‘working’ examples of the issues experienced will be visible for discussion.
About the project
Norwich City Council's Goldsmith Street development of 60 flats and 45 houses is aiming to become the UK's largest certified Passivhaus scheme.
Designed by Mikhail Riches, following an international RIBA competition, the project is now under construction with Passivhaus specialists R G Carter as main contractor, PHT member Cygnum supplying the timber frame, and PHT Patron member WARM acting as Passivhaus consultants.
About the visit
There will be a joint presentation from architects Mikhail Riches; Associate James Turner and Project Architect Henry Wootton, with the client Andrew Turnbull of Norwich City Council and Geoff Hales Contracts Manager for the main contractor RG Carter.
The presentation of around 45 minutes including Q&A will be followed by a tour of the project lasting 1 hr including time for questions.
The scheme is being constructed in phases so delegates will be shown houses at all stages of development with some units completed and others in the later stages of construction. This is a second event and offers a tour of a near completed project but can provide an insight into the challenges of achieving Passivhaus at a large scale and ‘working’ examples of the issues experienced will be visible for discussion.
Timings, travel and PPE
- Meet by 13:00 with event running 13:00 - 15:30
- This is a working site; delegates must bring appropriate PPE gear.
- Directions and parking - TBC.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of construction, the date of site visits may change if build schedules slip or the site is unsafe for visitors on planned dates. Please do not book non-refundable travel until joining instructions are confirmed. As much notice as possible will be given if dates do change.
Costs
PHT and Green Register members: £19
Non-members: £35
Booking
Secure your space using the online booking system.
Further Information
Previous PHT story: Goldsmith Steet nears completion - 30 May 2018
WARM: Low Energy Building Practice
