New Student Accommodation in Falmouth - Pioneering Construction Technique

New Falmouth student flats are using innovative building techniques to be ready for the start of the academic year.

A new homes complex designed for students will be ready in time thanks to a pioneering construction system. With the academic term starting on a fixed date there is no room for late housing projects aimed at this market but this has not been a worry for the developer; Devington Homes.

Well renowned developers of quality housing Devington Homes have put all their skill into developing these specially designed student homes. Using the French Outinord prefabricated formwork system they estimate they will reduce the normal build time by approximately 3 months and reduce their costs by 25%. Using this method they have been able to pour enough concrete for four apartment shells in two days, the normal time by conventional methods would be approximately a week.

Located in a prime position with views over the water the development has taken much care to blend into the surrounding area. With the importance of encouraging a bio diverse environment around the new building, Devington Homes employed a Landscape architect - Rathbone Partnership - to consider the issues for 2 main areas of the development - the roof and the meadow land between the building and the rail track.

As a result Maritime Accommodation has a fully planted 'green' roof which supports a variety of vegetation growth. The roof is presently in its first stages of growth but will in the long term be an ‘island' of ecological diversity for the local wildlife on the roof , this will also help to reduce surface runoff and will provide additional ‘natural' insulation to the building. Not only is this visually appealing, it is eco-friendly and improves air-quality.

For more information about these new specially designed student accommodations in Falmouth please visit: www.falmouth-student-accommodation.co.uk This site also gives a wealth of information about local area activities and the local colleges.