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Oxley Woods, Milton Keynes
In many ways, Oxley Woods was the first of the first under the Design for Manufacture Competition. The3.26 ha site, in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, was used as a template against which all Competition entrants were judged, and was the first to complete new homes. On completion there will be 145 stunning Design for Manufacture homes, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners and built by Taylor Wimpey. Innovative ‘EcoHats’ allow hot air to be re-used, optimising energy consumption and providing solar water heating, while high levels of insulation and controlled ventilation reduce carbon emissions.
Engineered off-site to allow each house to be quickly built while maintaining quality, each home has also been designed to feature two distinct zones – the ‘service zone’ which will incorporate bathroom, utility and staircase areas, and an uncluttered ‘living zone’ comprising living room, dining room and bedrooms. Their positioning on the site offers a true ‘place for people’, providing an environment that encourages interaction through well designed public and private spaces.
The new homes include private ownerships, shared equity and affordable rent. Twenty five of them are available exclusively to help people take a first step onto the property ladder though our First-Time Buyer’s Initiative.
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