The design brief for Durand Close Housing Development was to undertake a major redevelopment of an existing housing development with significant restructuring and masterplanning of the street and property layout.

The National Home Energy Rating (NHER) will be used with a target of 9.5, this ensures the energy and carbon efficient design of new dwellings and checks that affordable warmth targets are met. An EcoHomes standard of 'very good' will also be targeted.