Architecture
the river. Drawing this natural feature into the site with views and interaction is an asset to this successful development.
Environment and innovation An analysis of sustainable building accreditation routes including BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and Passivhaus and consideration of the energy strategies available fed into the design. Ensuring Fabric First Principles was key to achieve the right design solution to minimise energy consumption and CO² reduction strategies. The design embraces the positives of Passivhaus energy efficiency principles to complement the BREEAM accreditation, including maximising the opportunity for natural ventilation and daylight into the building along with maximising solar gain.
Each of these design features are
influenced by the building orientation and plan and building form.
From the initial building positioning through to the design of the mass, the principles of designing a sustainable building were considered to deliver a low energy facility. Smart technologies were also included to allow the monitoring of the building energy and water consumption during its lifetime. BREEAM accreditation was achieved through utilising methods of renewable energy technology, including photovoltaic roof mounted panels and a central heat and power (CHP) boiler system, which were appropriate solutions at the design stage.
Residents are encouraged to explore the external gardens without restriction with level pathways and seating along route for them to take stops as necessary
The riverside aspect and environment
were also taken into consideration throughout the design feasibility phase, ensuring there were several landscaped outlooks and various planting areas to encourage wildlife and biodiversity and extensive sedum roofs help with the introduction of 150 new plant species to the site. Surface water within the development is attenuated through visual features including green roofs and swales ahead of
discharge into the below ground storage tanks and finally into the main network. All the mechanical plant is located on
the roof voids offering easy access for maintenance and eliminating the need for routine or emergency maintenance within the resident living spaces and areas. This was a key design feature which ensured routine maintenance functions do not impact on residents or staff.
Meeting market requirements
In order to ensure that Broxbourne Nursing Home met the requirements of the client and operator, the building users, and CQC, regular team meetings were held to ensure that fundamental standards were incorporated in all aspects of the design process. The result is a fully CQC-compliant building with the latest in design and equipment, which encourages people to live as independently as possible with discreet support where needed.
Broxbourne Nursing Home provides first class care across residential, respite, dementia, nursing, and palliative care services. Life at Broxbourne is about living, and residents will find all they need to make their life meaningful, enjoyable, and fulfilled. The home is welcoming to families and friends and a key part of the local community. It provides Gold Care Homes with a space flexible enough to evolve and adjust if the care needs of the local community change in the future.
Summary
The new Broxbourne Nursing Care Home has been designed with residents at the heart of the brief. The findings of the design process have fed into the development and been realised by Hertfordshire County Council. One of the key factors within this new development was to provide a flexible
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