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West of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular are pleased to announce that a planning application has been formally submitted to Glasgow City Council for the construction of 33 new affordable homes on Allander Street in Cowlairs, Glasgow.
The proposal contains our plans to build a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses and flats using innovative ‘modular’ construction. This means the homes will be nearly 90% constructed off-site, at Connect Modular’s 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in East Ayrshire. They will then be delivered to Cowlairs with kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing and electrics already installed, significantly increasing the rate of production and reducing carbon usage for the project.
The new homes have been designed to achieve an operational net zero specification and will feature PV solar panels, air-source heat pumps and battery storage, along with EV charging for cars.
Karen Shaw, Head of Development and Asset Management at WSHA said:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for West of Scotland to pilot Modular Housing and support Glasgow City Council’s net zero targets. This project also supports our Sustainability Strategy objectives to reduce our carbon emissions as well as provide much needed larger family homes to meet housing need. Every home will achieve one of the highest standards of energy efficiency, which will lead to lower fuel usage for tenants and help address fuel poverty.”
Jennifer Higgins, CEO of Connect Modular commented:
“We truly believe modular construction can play a crucial role in helping Glasgow City Council meet its target to deliver 6,500 new affordable homes by 2030 and we are confident we can showcase its efficiency on this project, paving the way for future modular housing projects to play an integral role in the Council’s strategy for tackling the housing emergency. We are delighted to be working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver our first operational net-zero project which aligns perfectly with our aspirations to transform the way affordable housing is delivered.”