Barratt promises to build all London developments to Passivhaus standards

Stuart Stone
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An artist's impression of Barratt London's Bollo Lane scheme, in Acton - Credit: Barratt London
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An artist's impression of Barratt London's Bollo Lane scheme, in Acton - Credit: Barratt London

Developer makes green homes pledge and unveils 'UK’s largest Passivhaus project' featuring initial 728 homes across two sites

Barratt London has committed to building all its new properties in the capital to industry-leading sustainability standards, after unveiling plans for an initial 728 homes through the "UK's largest Passivhaus...

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