This project for Shropshire Rural Housing Association has recently been submitted for planning. The proposed development consists primarily of the design and construction of 8 affordable residential units (6 semi-detached houses and 2 bungalows) with all associated external works, services and drainage. The other half of the site includes 3 private dwellings and 5 self-build plots. The proposed site layout has been developed to respond to the sloping site and existing natural ecological features, with buildings being located to take advantage of the panoramic views and passive solar gain. To be sympathetic to the local context all dwellings will incorporate a more rural aesthetic including materials such as timber boarding, stone and render as found in the local area, to create a simple and modern house style. The proposed design also utilises opportunities for sustainable energy solutions like solar PV, thermal and ground source heat pumps for passive solar gain and non-visually invasive sustainable energy solutions. etc Design Ltd have been appointed initially as Lead Consultant Architect and Principal Designers for RIBA work stages 0-3.