Greenies in Sheffield will be pleased to hear that 47 new eco-homes have just begun construction in their neck of the woods. The Norfolk Wood site, formerly the site of some ugly concrete tower blocks, has been donated for the project by Sheffield council and will feature one, two and three-bed homes with solar panels, water-saving taps and recycled insulation. Prices start at £55,000.
Read more at The Environment Trust [via BBC]
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