VELUX engaged HTA to evolve concepts for two homes in a semi-detached arrangement as the UK’s contribution to the VELUX Model Home 2020 project a pan-European series of six building ‘experiments’. The design includes a three bedroom home and four bedroom home with integrated garage.

HTA worked with VELUX to involve a variety of local stakeholders including the Kettering planning and urban design team, local politicians and the North Northants Development Company (NNDC). The nature of the demonstration project meant that HTA were involved in consultation and detailed design with the projects other stakeholders who had new or innovative products that they wanted to demonstrate in the homes. Another important aspect of HTA’s role was explaining and illustrating the design and concepts at public events such as the Grand Designs Exhibition and Ecobuild, as well as explaining the principles to policy makers involved in sustainable construction.