Sustainability & Building Physics

Our masterplan for the Joyce and Snell’s Park Estate adopts a holistic strategy for delivering more sustainable outcomes, achieving exceptional performance standards that benefit both residents and the environment. From the outset, the project has focused on significantly reducing carbon emissions, targeting an ambitious 87% reduction in the first phase and aiming for net-zero carbon across later phases. Central to this effort is the estate’s connection to Energetik, a cutting-edge low-carbon energy network. Using waste-to-heat technology, Energetik provides efficient, sustainable heating and hot water, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. Rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels enhance the estate’s energy efficiency, converting sunlight into renewable energy to reduce carbon and save money. The use of high-quality, energy-efficient building materials ensures that homes meet and exceed the highest environmental standards, including BREEAM Communities certification. These measures demonstrate a commitment to a greener future while improving residents’ quality of life.

The masterplan integrates an ecological spine—a continuous green corridor that connects areas of soft landscaping and swales designed to manage water runoff. This feature reduces flood risks and creates a haven for biodiversity. Green roofs, permeable surfaces, and sustainable urban drainage systems work in tandem to enhance stormwater management and foster ecological health. By prioritizing walking and cycling and minimizing car use, the estate encourages greener modes of transport, contributing to improved air quality and healthier lifestyles. Beyond environmental sustainability, the redevelopment emphasizes social value for Upper Edmonton. A centrepiece of this vision is Angel’s Yard—a purpose-built hub featuring 35 light industrial workshops. Supported by the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund, this space empowers local entrepreneurs aged 19-30 with tools, training, and a start-up program to commercialize their business ideas. Together, these initiatives ensure the estate becomes a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive community for generations to come.