Tarmac Homes Project at Nottingham University
Making the Code simple, affordable and repeatable
What are we building and why?
Tarmac are building two concept masonry homes at the University of Nottingham. The aim is that the homes will provide organisations working within the public and private housing markets, with a tried and tested method of delivering low-carbon, low-cost housing.
Tarmac, together with project partners:
Lovell - leading provider in affordable housing
Zedfactory, leaders in the field of zero-carbon design and development part of Bill Dunster Architects
will build one home to Level 6 and the other to Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
The Tarmac homes will be semi-detached properties built using traditional masonry techniques to demonstrate that it is possible to deliver an affordable, low-carbon and zero carbon properties by utilising existing, thermally efficient masonry products.
Tarmac Masonry Home Challenge
To build energy efficient masonry homes that can be mass produced, are visually appealing to the majority of potential home owners and are affordable to buy and maintain.
When are we building it?
Right now! We have received final planning permission and building has commenced.
We recently launched a microsite which will be kept constantly updated with news from the site as it happens. Some features include:
+ An explanation on how we're meeting the Code for Sustainable Homes complying to level 4 and 6, affordably
+ 3D tour of the house
+ Meet the build team and their video diaries
+ Detailed technical information on the products used
+ A live web cam
+ RSS feed
Visit our microsite at www.tarmachomesproject.co.uk
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Contact Us
For further information on the Tarmac Home please email:
masonryhome@tarmac.co.uk
Also see the Nottingham University Creative Energy Homes project website for more details on the other houses involved in the project.
News and updates
For the latest news and any media/press contact please contact:
Penny Bradley
Corporate Press Officer
Email: penny.bradley@tarmac.co.uk
