Knauf delivering sustainability at One Goodmayes

One Goodmayes is a significant residential development located within the vibrant community of Goodmayes in East London. Comprising a collection of 573 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, of which 35% are assigned as affordable homes, the spaces have been meticulously designed by Frank Reynolds Architects with modern living and sustainability in mind.

Situated within the Crossrail Strategic Growth Corridor, the development by Fairview New Homes offers excellent transport connectivity, as well as a range of retail outlets and restaurants within a stones throw. The plans also include a large urban square, and 60% of the site has been designated as high-quality public areas with professional landscaping.

A number of Knauf products have been installed throughout the development at One Goodmayes, including its range of performance plasterboards as well as the Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor Cement Board. The AQUAPANEL® Indoor Cement Board has been specifically designed to be water resistant, moisture resistant and vapour resistant and has been used in apartment wet areas such as bathrooms. Knauf’s Fire Panel, Moisture Panel and Sound Panel have been used throughout each apartment to provide enhanced acoustic qualities, moisture resistance, and added fire safety.

Sustainability is at the forefront of the project, with air source heat pumps, PVs, and robust building fabrics included in the design, achieving an overall carbon saving of 61% and exceeding minimum targets.

Knauf ThroughWall has been used throughout the building’s fabric, a full system made up of Knauf Plasterboards, Knauf SFS, Knauf Insulation, Knauf Windliner and Knauf External Insulation RainScreen Slab. On the Goodmayes project, RainScreen Slabs were used on the external side and Knauf OmnitFit® 30 was used on the internal side. The Knauf ThroughWall system is a unified solution designed to meet building performance requirements while offering the flexibility for various external finishes. This system enhances traceability and reduces the risks associated with sourcing from multiple manufacturers. Suitable for buildings taller than 18 meters, its versatile configuration options ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Moreover, Knauf ThroughWall provides comprehensive design services and expert support throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Joe Adams, Operations Director at Tudor May praised the full-system approach: “Knauf offering the ThroughWall systems, from the SFS right through to drylining and the exterior is a huge benefit for us. It means we have clarity on the products and systems right from the beginning in the design stage, all the way until installation has been completed. With multiple manufacturers it can be difficult to keep on top of all the changing product and technical information, but by only using one manufacturer it means we can keep track of product details a lot easier and remain consistent.”

Tudor May, Drylining, Façade and Reclad Specialists and long-standing valued partners of Knauf are providing Knauf ThroughWall system solutions for the development, alongside four other current projects in conjunction with Fairview New Homes. As established and professional specialised subcontractors with 20 years of industry experience, Knauf can be rest assured its products and systems are installed with precision and skill.

Joe Poole, Business Development Manager at Knauf has been working alongside Tudor May on the Goodmayes project and has enjoyed the growing relationship: “Working with Tudor May is always a pleasure. They consistently deliver outstanding results. Our strong partnership with Tudor May at Knauf gives us confidence, knowing we are collaborating with a well-established and professional team. They install our systems with precision and skill every time. Currently we are working on four projects together, and we look forward to building upon this relationship as Tudor May continue to grow.”

One Goodmayes exemplifies the future of modern, and sustainable urban living in London. The collaboration between Fairview New Homes, Tudor May, and Knauf exemplifies the power of collaboration in ensuring high-quality design and construction.