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How Much Do INTEGER Houses Cost?

INTEGER aims is to deliver higher performance, better value housing. It is commonly assumed that better housing must equal more expensive. While small, one-off developments are inevitably harder and more expensive than conventional housing, due to experience, volume and economies of scale. However, there are strong indications that innovative, better performing housing can be delivered within the budget constraints of standard housing. When lifetime performance benefits are factored in – such as lower water, energy and servicing costs - there is no doubt that INTEGER designed houses cost less than traditional housing in terms of cost per square meter per year.
Having a restricted budget does not mean that innovation cannot be achieved. As the INTEGER pilot project in Harlow demonstrates, a significant proportion of the benefits can be achieved by getting the basics correct.

INTEGER Regeneration & Refurbishment

INTEGER has made, and is making, a significant impact upon the design and performance of new-build housing in the UK. The next challenge is to apply the INTEGER principles and processes to regeneration and refurbishment, and this work has now begun with the INTEGER Westminster Tower Project. This programme also includes the prospective regeneration of a 7.5 hectare site in Newcastle, incorporating 11 towerblocks and approximately 1000 homes.