Innovation and creativity rewarded at 2008 housing design awards

Innovation and creativity rewarded at 2008 housing design awards Upside down houses in Salford and light weight homes in Milton Keynes are just two of the winning designs recognised for providing high quality homes that will last, at this year's Housing Design Awards. Now in its Diamond Jubilee, the awards demonstrate how strong designs can successfully reinvigorate and regenerate neighbourhoods and provide high quality homes to the highest environmental standards. Housing Minister Caroline Flint said: "These awards show the incredible results that can be achieved when strong partnerships are formed between local communities, planners, architects and developers. "The winners are testament to the creativity in the industry and demonstrate the possibilities for designing sustainable, low carbon housing that will last the test... [read full story]