Boton's first net zero homes are under construction as part of a multi-million cash investment to reboot Farnworth town centre. The modern environmentally friendly homes are being developed as part of the Farnworth Green neighbourhood scheme to create a 'city centre' style living area with apartments, homes build alongside with bars, cafes and shops. There will also be green spaces and community venues.
Capital&Centric are behind the ambitious regeneration project to radically overhaul the town centre , which is starting to take shape — and the new eco-homes is a first for the company. Net Zero Homes under construction in Farnworth. Credit Capital and Centric Several of the townhouses currently under construction on site are being built to be emission free, slashing energy bills for their residents and supporting Bolton’s Climate Change Strategy and net zero carbon ambition.
The timber frames of the net zero rental homes are not being installed. When complete they’ll be 'super insulated' to make them energy efficient, with reduced air leakage and triple glazed windows. They’ll also boast more solar PV panels and air source heat pumps to supply hot water.
The homes are the first low carbon testers for the social impact developer’s ‘Neighbourhood’ brand, which aims to bring city centre style design-led homes into suburban communities. Once built the intention is to use it as a model for other brownfield sites across Greater Manchester and beyond. The work is set.