Suffolk Case Studies
24 The Green, Henham
This is a semi-detached Victorian brick property, with yellow brick-work outlining corners and features.Read more about 24 The Green, Henham;
Bramble Common, Rumburgh
A self-build new construction that took place during 1998 and 1999, with certain additions being made between 2000 and 2004.Read more about Bramble Common, Rumburgh;
Outbuilding & Office, Easton
This new build, 2 storey outbuilding, floor area 35m2, was built in the curtilage of a listed building at the edge of a small village in 2010.Read more about Outbuilding & Office, Easton;
Private Home, Wyverstone
This is a recent conversion of a traditional timber-framed Suffolk barn, coupled with the restoration of a Grade II listed Tudor timber-framed public building (reputed to be the smallest surviving such building in the country) and the linking together of the two buildings via a contemporary link building into a single dwelling house.Read more about Private Home, Wyverstone;
Greenways, Levington
Greenways is a timber frame home that has been designed to be both environmentally friendly and healthy.Read more about Greenways, Levington;
Bungalow, Kesgrave
Photo Voltaic (PV) panels were first considered some 5/6 years ago when I was installing solar panels for hot water but the economics were not good.Read more about Bungalow, Kesgrave;
Brookhill Cottage, Ipswich
The property is an extended 4-bedroom semi-detached house from 1850’s located in close proximity to Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital.Read more about Brookhill Cottage, Ipswich;
Victorian Externally Clad End Terrace, Ipswich
My home is a typical two bedroom brick built end of terrace Victorian house dating from 1893, which was quite cold to live in during winter.Read more about Victorian Externally Clad End Terrace, Ipswich;
Private House, Capel St. Mary
Over the last 20 years, I have introduced many alternative technology projects to save energy and money.Read more about Private House, Capel St. Mary;
Tollesbury Superhome, Maldon
Small Edwardian terraced house that has been refurbished using sustainable design features including passive solar gain (harnessing natural heat from the sun) through the south-facing aspect; extensive use of glazing and an open plan design on the ground floor.Read more about Tollesbury Superhome, Maldon;
Victorian Cottage, Nayland
The building is my family home and is made up of 2 Victorian cottages (c.1890) knocked into 1 residential dwelling.Read more about Victorian Cottage, Nayland;
The Arc, Boxford
This building was conceived to fulfil three separate, but complementary design criteria:Read more about The Arc, Boxford;
Private House, Higham
The house comprises a pair of nineteenth century farm workers cottages considerably extended at the rear sitting in a mature garden of one third of an acre, all within the Higham Conservation Area .Read more about Private House, Higham;
Housing Association Properties, Kedington
The site consists of 3 No. semi detached houses built in 1931 in the centre of the village of Kedington and owned by Havebury Housing Partnership. A flat roofed bathroom extension had been added to the back of the property probably in the 1960’s.Read more about Housing Association Properties, Kedington;
Affordable Rented Bungalows at Wickhambrook
Suffolk Housing Society is a Registered Social Landlord owning a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom bungalows sited in Wickhambrook.Read more about Affordable Rented Bungalows at Wickhambrook;
Clay Field, Elmswell
Clay Field is a development of affordable housing in the village of Elmswell. A partnership between Suffolk Preservation Society, Mid Suffolk District Council, Orwell Housing Association and Elmswell Parish Council and built by local contractor Seamans Building.Read more about Clay Field, Elmswell;
Beaumont Primary School
“Education for sustainable development enables people to develop the knowledge, values and skills to participate in decisions about the way we do things individually and collectively, both locally and globally, that will improve the quality of life now without damaging the planet for the future.”- The National Curriculum, 1999.Read more about Beaumont Primary School;
West Suffolk House
West Suffolk House is a purpose built public sector office building.Read more about West Suffolk House;
Reg Driver Visitor Centre
The Reg Driver Visitor Centre is a first for Ipswich. It sits in the heart of the Grade two heritage listed Christchurch Park and it replaces two older ‘buildings’ and adds a new element. The Park was refurbished as part of a Heritage Lottery Funded project. The Visitor Centre, a centrepiece of the project, was designed to allow the removal of several smaller garages, sheds and a utilitarian toilet block.Read more about Reg Driver Visitor Centre;
UCS Waterfront Building
With its unusual curved structure, multi-coloured windows and sloping sedum roof, the UCS Waterfront Building is already a familiar landmark in Ipswich and has come to represent the University’s green policies. UCS' newest addition, the James Hehir Building, which opened in March 2011, has been built to similar standards and also boasts excellent environmental credentials.Read more about UCS Waterfront Building;
Bruisyard Village Hall
Bruisyard is a rural village of ~175 residents about 4 miles from Framlingham and Saxmundham.Read more about Bruisyard Village Hall;
The Tithe Barn, Sproughton
The Barn is located in the medieval heart of Sproughton Village, close the crossing of the River Gipping.Read more about The Tithe Barn, Sproughton;
Rattlesden Community Council Pavilion
Rattlesden, a busy and vibrant rural community comprised of both ‘born and bred’ residents and those who have moved here more recently, suffered from a lack of a central sports and social facility suitable for use by all sections of the community. The Pavilion Replacement Fund has been the key focus for the Community Council in recent years incorporating a thorough consultation with the whole village.Read more about Rattlesden Community Council Pavilion;
Great Barton Village Hall
Great Barton Village Hall provides a public venue for the residents of Great Barton and the surrounding area. It was built in 1952 as a memorial to local men and women who served in the second world war.Read more about Great Barton Village Hall;
Suffolk Wildlife Trust - Ashbocking
In 2009 Suffolk Wildlife Trust completed the extension and refurbishment of its administrative headquarters in Ashbocking.Read more about Suffolk Wildlife Trust - Ashbocking;
Theberton Hall Farm
When Energy Innovations were looking to redevelop an existing building to create an existing new base for the ever expanding company, they were determined to do it in as environmentally friendly way as possible.Read more about Theberton Hall Farm;
Adnams Distribution Centre
This is the primary site for Adnams Warehousing and Distribution, Customer Services and Cellar Services.Read more about Adnams Distribution Centre;
OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft
OrbisEnergy is a purpose built business centre aimed at the renewable energy industry.Read more about OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft;
The Foundry, Lawshall
The aim of The Foundry project was to produce a building that sits lightly on the earth both in its construction and user life, and to be a shining example of sustainable building skills using local materials and labour.Read more about The Foundry, Lawshall;
Lattice Lodge Guest House
Originally built as a doctor’s surgery and residence in 1908, Lattice Lodge Guest House is now a large bed and breakfast business which manages to make sustainability a key goal without compromising the business or the Edwardian feel of the building.Read more about Lattice Lodge Guest House;
Mill Green Brewery, Edwardstone
Mill Green Brewery is situated behind the traditional White Horse Inn at Edwardstone on the footprint of a derelict stable.Read more about Mill Green Brewery, Edwardstone;
Cherry Tree Close, Wortham
Greenright Homes is a Suffolk-based property developer specialising in building high quality, sustainable residential properties incorporating renewable, low carbon heating systems.Read more about Cherry Tree Close, Wortham;
Snape Maltings District Heating
Snape Maltings is situated on the Suffolk Heritage coastline in an area of outstanding natural beauty, next to the River Alde and has undergone major revelopment that now offers a mix of retail outlets, residential units, art galleries and river trips.Read more about Snape Maltings District Heating;
The Suffolk Green Buildings Network is here to inspire and help you find out what you can do to make your building greener.
In Suffolk we believe that green design is not only about minimising negative impacts but also about aspiring to deliver net positive impacts – for example through re-use of materials, renewable energy production, water recycling, the provision of habitat for wildlife and the creation of healthy & inspiring environments to live and work in.
Use this site to explore our case studies, attend one of our events, find information to cut your energy bills and help make Suffolk the Greenest County!