At Upper East, sustainability is at the core of our home designs. We use innovative technologies and eco-friendly practices to ensure each apartment is not only comfortable, but also environmentally responsible.
The proposals prioritise a ‘fabric first’ approach, including high performance glazing, reduced air permeability and good insulating fabric,
together with active and passive measures such as use of high-efficiency LED lighting, Mechanical Ventilation, and Heat Recovery and smart meters to reduce energy demand.
These measures are expected to save 36.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, a 14% saving above Building Regulations.
The proposed on-site communal heat network uses Air Source Heat Pumps located externally at roof level and serve primary heat generation plant at ground level (for connection to an offsite network in the future). The heat pumps serve low-temperature and pressure ‘energy loops’ with Zeroth heat pumps to efficiently provide 100% of the heating and domestic hot water to each new home. In addition, Photovoltaic (PV) arrays are proposed on the roofs. On-site renewable energy technology is expected to save 155.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, a 60% saving above building regulations.
Designed to high water efficiency standards, our homes include dual flush WCs and low-flow taps and showerheads. These features help reduce water usage without compromising convenience and comfort.
Stroudley Walk integrates sustainability into the very fabric of the neighbourhood, promoting green living and enhancing the local environment for residents and wildlife alike. Rain gardens within the public realm and biodiverse green roofs significantly improve surface water management and contribute to biodiversity enhancements.
Our neighbourhood makes better use of existing infrastructure by reusing previously developed brownfield land, contributing to urban regeneration.
A public pocket park, large canopy trees and rain garden margins have been implemented to improve flood resilience. Accessible roof gardens provide green spaces for relaxation. Biodiverse green roofs, planted with wildflowers, sedums and grasses, provide habitats for birds and invertebrates.
Stroudley Walk is car free with the exception of nine blue badge parking spaces. There is generous integrated provision for cycle storage and a commitment to make enhancements to the local cycle superhighway on Bow Road or a new cycle hire docking station.
Promoting sustainable urban drainage, our development includes living roofs, bioretention areas, tree pits and planters, and below-ground attenuation systems. These features reduce flow rates to rainwater sewers and enhance natural water management.
With over 40 years of experience, the studio is led by a dynamic team of directors who advance the practice with vision and technical expertise. Each project engages local communities and stakeholders to create innovative architectural solutions, revitalising underutilised spaces and developing new neighbourhoods.
As experts in residential projects and tall buildings, we design and build spaces that residents enjoy and take pride in. Our ethos is that the art of architecture is continually learned, and we are committed to both designing and constructing great buildings. We value team spirit and relationships, believing that the collective strength of individual skills leads to successful projects.
With over 30 years of experience, Muse delivers high-quality places where people can live, work, and relax. We collaborate with the best of the public and private sectors to drive economic growth and social prosperity, creating sustainable and transformational change in towns and cities.
Our emphasis on sustainability, community, and quality ensures that our projects are people-centred, built to last, and enhance the local environment. As part of the Morgan Sindall Group, Muse is dedicated to responsible regeneration and nurturing inclusive, happier communities.
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