Kent Building Developments Ltd combines experience and specialist knowledge to produce energy efficient domestic homes and commercial buildings. We have a long held commitment to producing energy efficient buildings using the best quality products, energy efficient measures and eco house designs in all of our projects.
July 2024
Way back in 2018 we worked with Phil Bixby of Constructive Individuals Architects on a relatively small project on Hobmoor Terrace in York. The property was an end terrace from the Victoria era and was purchased by the architect & his partner. The key elements of the build were to:
Carry out a comprehensive energy retrofit of the existing structure
Extend to provide living and cooking space, and an office
Make the most of the woodland and evening sun, while preventing summer overheating
The property was submitted to the 2024 York Design Awards and came away with three different awards; Sustainability, Lord Mayor's and Residential awards.
"The Lord Mayor’s Prize is awarded this year to a project that has an impact much larger than its relatively small scale. The judges felt that it was an exemplar of skilled retrofit of an existing building combined with sensitive and highly sustainable new design. The project succeeds in demonstrating, in a practical and achievable ‘grass roots’ manner, how to address the challenges that society faces with regard to tackling climate change and other environmental issues, and adapting to new working patterns, by upgrading and exploiting the potential of the bountiful resource of our existing building stock."
"The Sustainable Design Award is given to a project where the judges were hugely impressed by the designer’s holistic and skilful handling of the project’s commitment to sustainable design.
Highly thermally efficient and airtight new build elements sit alongside a modest traditional building where thermal performance has been sensitively improved. The end gable Photovoltaic panels make a bold statement but one that has been successfully detailed with considerable care. Control of internal air quality, passive solar gain and shading, support of biodiversity, surface water attenuation and low-carbon travel, all form part of this modest project - but never at the expense of the creation of a beautiful and comfortable modern home and workplace."
"The first residential project to receive an award is full of character, where historic fabric has been refurbished and open-plan spaces flow - yet the resulting home is practical, intimate and cosy.
The judges particularly enjoyed the visual and physical connections between the indoors and outdoors including views over the wildlife-supporting garden to the nature reserve beyond, and the short commute across the central courtyard to the street-front home office. This must be a delightful place to live and work!"
November 2023
The Full Sutton project is very close to finalising. The landscaping, paving and fencing has been done and it is looking mightly fine!
July 2023
Tarmac has been laid, electricity supplied to all houses, groundwork being completed - almost complete!
May 2023
Progress has been made on the driveways, although there are still a couple of areas needing a bit of work! PV Panels on all buildings.
April 2023
The four houses at Full Sutton are nearing completion. Kitchens have gone in, just waiting for utilities to be installed now along with landscaping and fencing.
March 2023
Construction Business Summit held in York where Steve was on the expert panel chaired by George Clarke the architect. Steve also gave a presentation on the subject of sustainability in contruction which was very well received.
January 2023
All 4 plots are up and work is continuing on the landscaping and internals. Garage doors are on, Kitchens & Bathrooms will be installed very soon.
March 2022
The project is to build 4 luxury detached houses with both indoor & outdoor space. All 4 are designed to be energy efficient. Full Sutton is located on the outskirts of York, just a short drive into the city & the mainline train station. In a rural setting, this quiet village has the best of both worlds with peaceful surroundings & bustling towns.
July 2024 - Award winning retrofit of a Victorian end terrace in 2018 was submitted to the York Design Awards this year. The project won three different awards.
A plaque has been placed on an outside wall of the property.
For more information please contact Kent Building Developments or ring 01944 759 259
Energy Efficient & Passivhaus Homes
A fantastic Howdens kitchen has been installed in each house - this one has light grey cabinets with the navy island - others are all navy.
Plot 3 on Full Sutton Site showing new tarmac drive.
Plots 1 & 2 Full Sutton
Part of the landscaping - bridge over the "pond"
Fencing going in around plot 4
Timber frame, larch cladding, pantiles and pv panels on the new build in Upper Poppleton
Plots 2 & 4 taken from plot 3
Steve Kent's presentation at the Construction Business Summit (CBS) March 2023
Plots 1, 2 & 4 taken from the land behind.
Passivhaus in Upper Poppleton - this house has a pergola on the South side providing shade in full sun.
Contact us on steve@kent-build.co.uk if you would like to discuss your potential project
