Making Abri Homes Sustainable and Energy Efficient
Ensuring that homes are cozy, energy-efficient, and cheap to run, Abri has partnered with four other housing associations to form the Greener Futures Partnership, representing over 600,000 customers in 300,000 homes across the UK. Together, they are taking a sector-leading approach to sustainability; joining efforts to improve the energy efficiency and affordability of housing, and importantly, to empower the lives of customers.
Warm, secure, and sustainable homes are key ingredients to creating happier and healthier communities. As well as building more sustainable homes, Abri is delivering energy efficiency upgrades to more than 7,000 homes to ensure all properties reach a minimum target rating of EPC C by 2030. Retrofitting involves the installation of more energy-related features in the home, like solar panels, air source heat pumps, energy-efficient doors and windows, and insulation.
When homes are energy-efficient, they save money as they’re easier to keep warm and quicker to heat. An energy-efficient home also reduces condensation and the likelihood of damp and mold. Not only does retrofit save homeowners money in the long run, but it also reduces the carbon footprint of their home and has great health advantages too. Retrofitted homes benefit from improved air quality and ventilation systems, reducing the likelihood of respiratory-related illnesses.
Getting Closer to Nature: Integrating Biodiversity into the Heart of Communities
Abri is also working on making more space for nature on its existing land, as well as delivering all new homes sustainably and helping customers understand the importance of green space. Biodiversity is the natural environment around us – natural ecosystems can improve mental health, reduce flooding, increase air quality, and enhance communities.
Making the world cleaner and greener will not only benefit Abri’s 100,000 customers, it’s also for the greater good. Abri is committed to making sustainability the heartbeat of everything it does; giving everyone in its communities an opportunity to flourish.
Portsmouth
Seafield View
Coming soon, these three and four bedroom homes in Portchester, nestled by Portsmouth Harbour, make for the ideal location to enjoy water activities or simply taking a walk on the beach in this stunning location, close to the South Downs National Park.
Alongside abundant nature and green space, there are shops and cafes right on the doorstep. Commuters will have access to a railway station, while road links with both the A27 and M27 connect you to Southampton, London, and Portsmouth. The high specification homes include a Symphony kitchen with integrated appliances, plus a patio area and turfed garden, and double power socket and lighting in the garage.
Tangmere, Chichester
The Yews
The Yews is a development of two and three bedroom homes in Tangmere, just three miles east of Chichester, which has recently been crowned the winner of the best place to live in the South East. Kitchens include Zanussi integrated appliances with space available for a dishwasher and washing machine. There is carpet in the living/dining room, stairs, landing, and bedrooms, and vinyl flooring everywhere else. Houses also include a patio area, turfed rear garden with an outside tap and a light in the back garden.
Botley
Sherecroft Meadows
Expected in spring 2024, Sherecroft Meadows is a new collection of one, two, three, four, and five bedroom sustainable homes located next to the River Hamble. Set in the picturesque village of Botley, you’ll have everything you need on your doorstep, with a range of schools, shops, pubs, and restaurants close by. Within walking distance is a Post Office, pharmacy, dentist, and convenience stores. Living at Sherecroft Meadows will involve lower average energy bills and enable zero-carbon living. It also makes for a great commute. Botley railway station is only nine minutes from the development, with direct links to London Waterloo in just over an hour and a half, and there are bus links only three minutes away from the homes.
Abri’s Sustainable Homes
“When homes are energy-efficient, they save our customers money as they’re easier to keep warm, quicker to heat, and more comfortable to live in. Building sustainable new homes reduces monthly bills, lowers carbon emissions, and enhances communities.”
Ben Earl, Head of Partnerships and Sustainability, Abri
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