FEATURE THE ROOST
SUSTAINABLE STYLE
L ocated in the Staffordshire Moorlands overlooking the Peak District, the 220m 2 family home near Macclesfield is uniquely designed. Perpendicular, intersecting blocks are connected by ramped corridors to create different living zones across four split levels. With a focus on energy efficiency – solar power, air source heat pumps and mechanical ventilation heat recovery – along with ecological flair – rainwater attenuation pond, bug hotels and bird boxes – the property ticks the
Projects that prioritise sustainability are important to clients, which makes the skills to deliver them essential for builders. Here’s how AJ Field Developments provided their client with their dream ‘green’ home
right sustainability boxes, with minimal running and maintenance costs. ‘The Roost’ won FMB member AJ Field Developments the Large Renovation Project prize at the 2023 North Master Builder Awards. The team converted an old barn into a sustainable family home fit for modern
living and complemented with breathtaking views.
Jim Hadfield, Managing Director of AJ Field Developments, talks us through the featured images that capture the milestones of the project.
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