White Arkitekter's Climate Innovation District in Leeds for forward-thinking developer Citu includes model near-Passivhaus urban housing
Developer Citu's pioneering Climate Innovation District is transforming a Leeds brownfield site into an exemplar of eco-conscious urban living.
The regeneration project comprises 516 high-performance, low-energy residences designed by Gothenburg practice White Arkitekter to near-Passivhaus standards, utilising the Passive House Planning Package.
Key features of the project include:
- Scandinavian-inspired community planning.
- Integrated, walkable community layout.
- On-site manufacturing plant (Citu Works) that is fabricating the timber-frame housing system for every home.
- Extensive pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
- Strategic green spaces for air quality and social cohesion.
- Digital innovation, including BIM and energy management apps.
Product spotlight: Sunsquare Aero electric roof access rooflights
Surespan's state-of-the-art Sunsquare skylight solutions enhance natural light and ventilation at the pioneering development.
The bespoke Sunsquare Aero electric roof access rooflights, measuring 3050x851mm, exemplify Sunsquare's commitment to engineering excellence and innovative design.
Their technical specifications and benefits include:
- 29.5mm Insulating Glass Units with solar control properties.
- U-value of 1.1 W/m K.
- Compliant with CWCT TN92 structural integrity standards.
- External finish, RAL 9005 (Jet Black); internal finish, RAL 9010 (Pure White).
- Bespoke insulated timber upstand for seamless roof integration.
- High-performance outer pane with SN70/35 coating to optimise solar heat gain and visible light transmission.
- Argon-filled cavity and warm edge spacer technology enhance thermal performance.
- Daylighting optimisation: potential 20 per cent energy savings on lighting loads in top-floor apartments.
- Thermal regulation: advanced solar control coating manages heat gain, supporting passive design strategies.
- Natural ventilation: electric opening mechanism enables controlled airflow and night purging.
- Occupant wellbeing: improved circadian rhythm regulation and increased satisfaction.
- Environmental footprint: reduced reliance on active building systems lowers operational carbon footprint.
Sunsquare: setting new industry standards
Sunsquare delivers bespoke, high-performance daylighting solutions for complex urban regeneration projects. The Aero electric roof access rooflight exemplifies its position at the forefront of skylight technology.
The Climate Innovation District project showcases the efficacy of collaborative approaches in sustainable building design. The synergy between Sunsquare's product innovation and owner Surespan's expertise has resulted in a solution that exceeds the development's stringent performance criteria.
As the construction industry addresses the climate emergency, projects and products like these serve as valuable case studies. They demonstrate that, with appropriate technology and meticulous design, it's possible to create sustainable urban environments conducive to high-quality living.
The success of the Aero electric rooflight in this context underscores Sunsquare's position as an industry leader in sustainable building envelope solutions.
It is committed to driving innovation in skylight design, continuously refining its products to meet the evolving demands of high-performance, low-energy architecture.
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