Blenheim Estate draws inspiration from rural history.
In the run up to our trip to Oxford for the UK Passivhaus Conference 2024, we explore Blenheim Estate, PHT members Pollard Thomas Edwards impressive new Passivhaus development in rural Oxfordshire.
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Part of a larger masterplan, the proposals for Hill Rise and Banbury Road on the fringes of Woodstock demonstrate how to overcome the challenges of building in rural locations. The proposed Passivhaus development, of which half will be affordable homes, promotes multi-generational, energy-efficient neighbourhoods designed to sit sympathetically with the local countryside.
With a nod to rural history, features such as communal allotments, orchards, communal areas and green spaces are designed within a traditional, car free street layout. Emphasis is placed on local bus routes and cycle networks for both sites, with resident car parking confined to small groups throughout the neighbourhoods.
In addition to resident parking, centrally located parking barns will provide secure indoor off-street parking and charging and can be easily adapted for other community needs as car use changes in years to come.
Blenheim Estate is committed to achieving Passivhaus certification along with delivering the three pillars of sustainable design and development: environmental, economical and social. The environmental design approach has focussed on operational energy reduction and sets out the vision for a Passivhaus, carbon neutral energy strategy. The proposed use of locally sourced materials, used in their natural form will also reduce manufacturing energy demand and transport requirements.
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