Blendworth Hills, Horndean
Blendworth Hills is a net zero carbon, energy regulated Inspired Villages retirement community of 120 apartments and cottages, delivered in two phases. We provided contractor design services for the building services and energy strategy.
Our Role
Phase 1 includes the Village Centre with 32 apartments and amenities such as a bar, restaurant, craft room and a wellness centre with pool and gym. The Village Centre is served by three centralised air source heat pump systems providing space heating and hot water to both domestic and non domestic areas.
A further 22 apartments across three remote blocks and 15 standalone cottages are heated by localised air source heat pumps, discreetly housed in nearby bin stores and on roofs to minimise visual impact.
The Outcome
The village is designed to meet the net zero carbon (regulated) target, with an exceptionally high performance envelope, optimised U values and g values, and minimal air leakage. On site solar PV offsets energy use, alongside MVHR, EV charging and LED lighting.
We developed the energy strategy for Phases 1 and 2 and provided as built Energy Performance Certificates confirming that both domestic and non domestic elements meet the required energy standards.
Project Highlights
- Location: Horndean, Hampshire
- Client: Dodd Group (contractor design)
- Architect: Pozzoni Architecture
- Value: £30 million (Phase 1)
- 120 residences over two phases
- Three centralised air source heat pump systems to the Village Centre
- As built EPCs confirming energy standards
- Services: Building Services, Sustainability