Refurbishment and Restore Issue 13 2018 | Page 49

As socially-minded landlords, Annandale Estates were keen to ensure that the properties they were offering for affordable rent would be affordable to run too – while still offering warm, cosy, welcoming homes for their tenants. The development was designed and specified by Scottish-based architects, White Hill Design Studio. The practice has a long track record in sustainable and low-energy design – acting as architects and lead consultants for the award-winning Dormont Park PassivHaus development, as well as designing many other ultra energy-efficient homes and buildings. ‘We help our clients achieve high quality, affordable buildings that are deeply sustainable’ says David Major, Principal and Founder of White Hill Design Studio. ‘We aim to do this without significantly increasing build costs for the developer and with year- on-year benefits to the end user and the environment. That way, our buildings can deliver social, environmental and economic benefits and minimise negative impacts.’ www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 49