The Camp Hill Gardens site is approximately 1km southeast of Birmingham City Centre within Digbeth, previously occupied by a manufacturing business. The 550-unit scheme includes five blocks ranging from 26 to 3 storeys, all built-to-rent tenure. The development also provides shared amenity space and approx.—1,480m² of commercial units. Once completed, Camphill will be one the largest BTR scheme in Europe to be delivered with MMC Category 1.
Godstone Living set ambitious ESG Targets for the development, including exceeding the requirements of Part L 2021, BREEAM: Very Good, FitWel: 3 Star and Wiredscore: Platinum. The project targets a 50% reduction in operational carbon against current regulations by adopting measures such as the use of electric panel heaters for space heating and air source heat pumps for hot water. The project also incorporates digital technologies to track energy performance with personalised feedback to residents, all while maintaining stringent data privacy standards. Through a data-driven strategy focusing on “behavioural change,” the objective is to encourage residents to adjust their interactions with the building, gradually reducing energy consumption.
An optimum MMC-based delivery has been adopted to help support ESG targets. This approach aims to substantially decrease carbon emissions from on-site activities, transportation, and the extraction and disposal of materials. Elements Europe are appointed to design and manufacture the MMC Category 1 Volumetric Modules in parallel with delivering onsite works. The frame will be constructed via an in situ concrete transfer deck and slipform cores, with the modules installed around the cores forming the blocks.
How does this project perform against the WMCA Homes for Future Technical Standards?
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Key: ☑️ = Project Metrics
Key: = Project Metrics
M = Measure and Monitor Statutory Plus 2025 2030
Energy Operational Energy (kWh/m2) M < 35 < 35
Space Heating Demand (kWh/m2/yr) M 15 - 20 < 15
Embodied Carbon (kgCO2/m2) M 515 < 400 < 300
Pre-Manufactured Value Material cost/total cost ratio M 50 55