Our vision is to show sustainable design and construction in practice, persuade planners, builders, developers and estate agents of its practicality, and prove that it meets a real and as yet unsatisfied demand from house buyers.

The Great Bow Yard project set out to reduce water consumption and CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. As part of that process we have installed state of the art domestic scale energy saving technologies.  These properties were at the forefront of sustainable design and construction in 2006 and have been recognised nationally by winning many awards which are listed below.

Housing Design Awards 2006 - Exhibition of Excellence

What House Awards 2006 - Gold Award, Best Sustainable Development

Building for Life 2007 - Gold Standard

RICS Awards 2008 South West - Finalist, Community Benefit

RICS Awards 2008 South West - Winner, Building Regeneration

RICS Awards 2008 South West - Winner, Sustainability 

RICS Awards 2008 South West - Project of The Year

RICS National Awards 2008 - Finalist

Somerset Building Awards 2008 - Commendation for Restoration and Conservation of a listed building

Great Bow Yard is a unique mixed-use development of 12 beautifully designed eco-homes, alongside offices and workshops. All the properties at Great Bow Yard have been built using sustainably sourced materials and avoiding toxic chemicals commonly found in new houses. They are insulated far above normal standards for UK construction and incorporate renewable energy sources and energy-saving devices.

The homes have been designed to: 

• Substantially reduce carbon emissions and water consumption 
  
• Use recycled or sustainable construction materials 
  
• Meet BRE EcoHomes rating "Excellent"
  
• Make a positive contribution to the local economy