Barratt London has today announced plans for its ‘Lo-E Homes’ brand, with a promise to deliver “sustainable new homes at scale across the capital and exceed Passivhaus standards,” beginning with 728 homes delivered with Places for London.

The developer will initially submit plans for the schemes at its upcoming High Barnet and Acton’s Bollo Lane developments, delivered in partnership with Places for London, making it “one of the biggest rollouts of Passivhaus in the country.”

With rising urban temperatures, Barratt said the homes will be “climate resilient and account for future heatwave conditions.” Created by a team including Passivhaus designers and building physicists Beyond Carbon, the Lo-E Homes will “optimise high density, sustainable housing in the capital,” said Barratt.

Craig Carson, managing director at Barratt West London, commented: “Lo-E Homes is an opportunity to think differently and deliver a new approach to high-density, sustainable housing in London. This is a significant milestone for the business, as we look to the future and consider the unique challenges faced in the capital.”

He added that Barrat hoped to continue the approach on all London schemes: “Feedback from local councils and the GLA has been supportive, so we look forward to securing planning approval and moving ahead with our first homes, before rolling out on all future London schemes, subject to relevant approvals.”

The homes include “carefully engineered facades that limit heat from solar gain,” triple-glazed windows, and “climate resilient air tempering to fully filter air and improve air quality.” A typical resident is predicted to save around two thirds on their heating bills “compared to today’s district heating system that relies on energy from a central source.” This equates to up to 90% savings in carbon emissions.