Sunniside
Sunderland
Sunniside Terraced Housing: Facit’s Scalable Solution for Sustainable Development
Developer Town, known for creating vibrant, community-focused housing, approached Facit Homes to explore how our innovative construction system could bring efficiency and sustainability to their 90-home Sunniside terrace scheme. As a developer committed to responsible urban regeneration, Town recognized the potential of Facit’s approach to deliver high-quality homes at scale while meeting stringent environmental and budgetary requirements.
Our team conducted a comprehensive feasibility study, beginning with structural and groundworks analysis to ensure the site’s readiness for our on-site manufacturing system. We developed a detailed BIM model from scratch—providing Town with their first complete digital representation of the project—and identified value engineering opportunities to enhance both cost efficiency and build quality. The assessment also examined alternative procurement routes to streamline delivery without compromising design integrity
For Town, Facit’s methodology offers the ideal balance of sustainability and practicality. Our system reduces embodied carbon through precision manufacturing, while the controlled on-site assembly process minimizes waste, accelerates construction timelines, and locks in cost certainty—critical advantages for a developer prioritizing both environmental and financial discipline.
The Sunniside project demonstrates how Facit’s approach can be scaled to larger developments without sacrificing the principles of thoughtful design or sustainable construction. By combining architectural insight with manufacturing efficiency, we provided Town with a clear, viable pathway to deliver attractive, low-carbon terraced housing at volume—proof that quality and sustainability need not be compromised for speed or scale.