Chelmer Housing Partnership 1 Highfield Close, Danbury, Essex. CM 3 4EG Tel/Fax 01245-222692 M obile 07973-835067 [email protected]Glynn Williams Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects FEASIBILITY STUDY Using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to improve the balance of CHP Housing Stock providing greater flexibility and diversity for tenant accommodation. 25 th October 2007 Issue C
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Glynn Williams Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to improvethe balance of CHP Housing Stock providing greater flexibilityand diversity for tenant accommodation.
25th October 2007 Issue C
Glynn William Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
Chelmer Housing Partnership
PRINCIPAL REASONS FOR USING MMC:
• Housing Stock imbalance• Economy• Certainty of cost• Certainty of delivery• Skills shortage• Quality of finished product• Revisions to Building Regulations• Government and environmental initiatives• Waste reduction and control
25th October 2007 Issue C
Glynn William Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
Glynn William Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
Chelmer Housing Partnership
ADDED VALUE ACHIEVED FROM PRE-ASSEMBLY:
• Certainties:• Cost• Time• Quality
• Standard components:• Quicker manufacture• Design consistency
• Procurement:• Reduced site supervision• Simplified inspections• Less movement / shrinkage
• Environmental considerations:• Less wastage• Reduced impact on neighbourhood
• Site Safety• For operatives• For residents and general public
25th October 2007 Issue C
Glynn William Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
Chelmer Housing Partnership
Folio 56 – Typical Unit
a.Standard MMC pod forming bedroom with optional built in wardrobe unit
b.Link section with roof drainage linked to existing guttering
c.Small paved plant area allowing shelter and natural light into existing room
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Light tube(natural light)
Existing and proposed plansDESIGN STATEMENTDesign is based on standardised MMC pod size of4.0m x 3.3m bedroom (& poss. cup’d with “link” to existing property to retain daylight to existing rooms and providing small plant courtyard.Drainage from new roofs would run into existing gutter and downpipe.Potential to provide water-butt for garden watering
3D Visualisations
Alternative pod location for end of terrace properties- Access through store from hallway
25th October 2007 Issue C
Glynn William Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
Chelmer Housing Partnership
Folio 57 – Typical Unit
a.Standard MMC pod forming bedroom with optional built in wardrobe unit
b.Link section with roof drainage linked to existing guttering
c.Small paved plant area allowing shelter and natural light into existing room
Existing and proposed plans 3D VisualisationsDESIGN STATEMENTDesign is based on standardised MMC pod size of4.0m x 3.3m bedroom (& poss. cup’d with “link” to existing property to retain daylight to existing rooms and providing small plant courtyard.Drainage from new roofs would run into existing gutter and downpipe.Potential to provide water-butt for garden watering
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Glynn William Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS REQUIRED FOR EACH PROJECT:
Whilst these previous examples are typical Folio 56, 57 & 71 types, each specific property being considered will require the followingspecific information:
• Levels:• Site levels• Floor levels• Eaves/roof levels
• Statutory Approvals:• Planning Permission• Building Regulations Approval
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Glynn William Dip.Arch (Hons) RIBA Chartered Architects
Prepared in conjunction with Adroit Modular Building Systems
TYPICAL BUDGET COSTINGS AND PROCUREMENT:
Based on a typical unit, assuming simple “link” elements:• Architectural Services (following CHP instruction):
• Site Survey• Design• Planning Application• Building Regulations Application• Specification• Production Information
• Off Site Pre-Assembly:• Typical “link” incl. all fittings & services• 4m x 3.3m pod incl. all fittings & services
• On Site Activities:• Ground preparations and outhouse demolitions• Delivery and final positioning of pod• Installation of “link”• Services connections• Inspections / Handover