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	On 8 September 2015, an innovative, factory-built affordable housing scheme in south west London welcomed its first tenants.		On 8 September 2015, an innovative, factory-built affordable housing scheme in south west London welcomed its first tenants.

−	[[File:~~YCube Mitcham~~.jpg\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:YCube_Mitcham.jpg\|link=File:YCube_Mitcham.jpg]]

	The 36-apartment [http://www.ymcalsw.org/ycube Y:Cube development] was designed as ‘move-on accommodation’ for single people leaving homelessness hostels and supported housing schemes. It was developed by the YMCA, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity and is located in Clay Avenue in Mitcham, south west London.		The 36-apartment [http://www.ymcalsw.org/ycube Y:Cube development] was designed as ‘move-on accommodation’ for single people leaving homelessness hostels and supported housing schemes. It was developed by the YMCA, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity and is located in Clay Avenue in Mitcham, south west London.
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−	*Kit house.	+	* British post-war mass housing.
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−	*Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.	+	* Modular buildings.
−	*Prefabrication.	+	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
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	*Modular buildings.		*Modular buildings.
	*Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		*Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.

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	On 8 September 2015, an innovative, factory-built affordable housing scheme in south west London welcomed its first tenants.		On 8 September 2015, an innovative, factory-built affordable housing scheme in south west London welcomed its first tenants.

−	[[File:YCube Mitcham.jpg]]	+	[[File:YCube Mitcham.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

−	The 36-apartment [http://www.ymcalsw.org/ycube Y:Cube development] is designed as ‘move-on accommodation’ for single people leaving homelessness hostels and supported housing schemes. It was developed by the YMCA, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity and is located in Clay Avenue in Mitcham, south west London.	+	The 36-apartment [http://www.ymcalsw.org/ycube Y:Cube development] was designed as ‘move-on accommodation’ for single people leaving homelessness hostels and supported housing schemes. It was developed by the YMCA, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity and is located in Clay Avenue in Mitcham, south west London.

	Y:Cube tenants will all have a local connection to the area. Half will be YMCA residents currently living in YMCA accommodation in South West London, and the other 50% will be nominations from Merton Council. Y:Cube Housing has an anticipated length of stay of three to five years.		Y:Cube tenants will all have a local connection to the area. Half will be YMCA residents currently living in YMCA accommodation in South West London, and the other 50% will be nominations from Merton Council. Y:Cube Housing has an anticipated length of stay of three to five years.
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	Y:Cube was designed by renowned architecture practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) and unveiled by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Brandon Lewis MP.		Y:Cube was designed by renowned architecture practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) and unveiled by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Brandon Lewis MP.

−	The apartments are ~~being~~ rented out at 65 ~~per cent~~ of the market rate in the area. ~~The~~ low cost of the development ~~was~~ achieved using off-site construction methods, which also meant that the build programme lasted just five months. The 36 Y:Cube units were built ~~off-site~~ in Derbyshire before being transported to London. Construction on the three-storey site started in March and the last home was completed in August.	+	The apartments are rented out at 65% of the market rate for the area. This is possible because of the low cost of the development, achieved using off-site construction methods, which also meant that the build programme lasted just five months. The 36 Y:Cube units were built in Derbyshire before being transported to London. Construction on the three-storey site started in March and the last home was completed in August.

−	Y:Cube uses a pre-constructed modular system that enables units to stack ~~easily~~ on top or alongside each other, making it adaptable to the size and space available and well-suited to tight urban sites. Each unit is constructed from high quality, environmentally efficient materials (mainly renewable timber), creating accommodation that requires little or no heating, even in winter ~~months~~.	+	Y:Cube uses a pre-constructed modular system that enables units to stack on top or alongside each other, making it adaptable to the size and space available and well-suited to tight urban sites. Each unit is constructed from high-quality, environmentally-efficient materials (mainly renewable timber), creating accommodation that requires little or no heating, even in the winter.

−	The Y:Cube units are 26sqm studio-like apartments, for single occupancy. Each unit is constructed in the factory with all the services already incorporated. Water, heating and electricity can be ~~easily~~ connected to existing facilities or to other Y:Cubes already on site. Additional units can be added if needed and whole developments can be taken apart and rebuilt in new locations.	+	The Y:Cube units are 26sqm studio-like apartments, for single occupancy. Each unit is constructed in the factory with all the services already incorporated. Water, heating and electricity can be connected to existing facilities or to other Y:Cubes already on site. Additional units can be added if needed and whole developments can be taken apart and rebuilt in new locations.

−	~~Due to~~ the ~~design~~, ~~size~~ and ~~construction system schemes can be developed without public grant~~ and ~~charge rents at or below Local Housing Allowance levels~~.	+	Along with investment from YMCA London South West, the Y:Cube development in Mitcham was funded with a grant of £337,000 from the Mayor of London’s Building the Pipeline scheme and ‘social investments’ from City Bridge Trust, Tudor Trust, Trust for London and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. It was created in partnership with RSHP, project manager Aecom, and contractor SIG Plc Building Systems.

−	Along with investment from YMCA London South West, the Y:Cube development in Mitcham was funded with a grant of £337,000 from the Mayor of London’s Building the Pipeline scheme and ‘social investments’ from City Bridge Trust, Tudor Trust, Trust for London and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. It was created in partnership with RSHP, project manager Aecom, and UK contractor SIG Plc Building Systems.	+	Wendy Omollo, 24, was one of the first Y:Cube tenants, having previously been homeless. She said: “By having my own space with my own front door I will regain my independence. But it’s not just that. As the rent is affordable and I can stay for up to five years, I’ll also be able to save money for a deposit. Basically, when the time comes to move on from Y:Cube, I will be in a far better situation than today.”
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−	Wendy Omollo, 24, was one of the first Y:Cube tenants, having previously been homeless ~~and slept rough on the streets~~. She said: “By having my own space with my own front door I will regain my independence. But it’s not just that. As the rent is affordable and I can stay for up to five years, I’ll also be able to save money for a deposit. Basically, when the time comes to move on from Y:Cube, I will be in a far better situation than today.”	+

	Richard James, Chief Executive of YMCA London South West, added: “Y:Cube presents a new way of creating genuinely affordable aspirational housing for single people in housing need. Great design and an innovative construction system have helped us in developing a housing scheme that challenges traditional housebuilding methods.”		Richard James, Chief Executive of YMCA London South West, added: “Y:Cube presents a new way of creating genuinely affordable aspirational housing for single people in housing need. Great design and an innovative construction system have helped us in developing a housing scheme that challenges traditional housebuilding methods.”

−	Ivan Harbour, Senior Partner and Lead Architect for Y:Cube at ~~Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners~~, said: “Y:Cube offers generous space and exceptional insulation, daylight and acoustics. By delivering high-quality accommodation using quick and cost-effective volumetric technology, we hope to offer a new model for house building in the future.”	+	Ivan Harbour, Senior Partner and Lead Architect for Y:Cube at RSHP, said: “Y:Cube offers generous space and exceptional insulation, daylight and acoustics. By delivering high-quality accommodation using quick and cost-effective volumetric technology, we hope to offer a new model for house building in the future.”

−	YMCA hopes to roll out other similar Y:Cube schemes across London and parts of England in the near future.	+	YMCA hopes to roll out other similar Y:Cube schemes across London and other parts of England in the near future.

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On 8 September 2015, an innovative, factory-built affordable housing scheme in south west London welcomed its first tenants.

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The 36-apartment [http://www.ymcalsw.org/ycube Y:Cube development] is designed as ‘move-on accommodation’ for single people leaving homelessness hostels and supported housing schemes. It was developed by the YMCA, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity and is located in Clay Avenue in Mitcham, south west London.

Y:Cube tenants will all have a local connection to the area. Half will be YMCA residents currently living in YMCA accommodation in South West London, and the other 50% will be nominations from Merton Council. Y:Cube Housing has an anticipated length of stay of three to five years.

Y:Cube was designed by renowned architecture practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) and unveiled by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Brandon Lewis MP.

The apartments are being rented out at 65 per cent of the market rate in the area. The low cost of the development was achieved using off-site construction methods, which also meant that the build programme lasted just five months. The 36 Y:Cube units were built off-site in Derbyshire before being transported to London. Construction on the three-storey site started in March and the last home was completed in August.

Y:Cube uses a pre-constructed modular system that enables units to stack easily on top or alongside each other, making it adaptable to the size and space available and well-suited to tight urban sites. Each unit is constructed from high quality, environmentally efficient materials (mainly renewable timber), creating accommodation that requires little or no heating, even in winter months.

The Y:Cube units are 26sqm studio-like apartments, for single occupancy. Each unit is constructed in the factory with all the services already incorporated. Water, heating and electricity can be easily connected to existing facilities or to other Y:Cubes already on site. Additional units can be added if needed and whole developments can be taken apart and rebuilt in new locations.

Due to the design, size and construction system schemes can be developed without public grant and charge rents at or below Local Housing Allowance levels.

Along with investment from YMCA London South West, the Y:Cube development in Mitcham was funded with a grant of £337,000 from the Mayor of London’s Building the Pipeline scheme and ‘social investments’ from City Bridge Trust, Tudor Trust, Trust for London and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. It was created in partnership with RSHP, project manager Aecom, and UK contractor SIG Plc Building Systems.

Wendy Omollo, 24, was one of the first Y:Cube tenants, having previously been homeless and slept rough on the streets. She said: “By having my own space with my own front door I will regain my independence. But it’s not just that. As the rent is affordable and I can stay for up to five years, I’ll also be able to save money for a deposit. Basically, when the time comes to move on from Y:Cube, I will be in a far better situation than today.”

Richard James, Chief Executive of YMCA London South West, added: “Y:Cube presents a new way of creating genuinely affordable aspirational housing for single people in housing need. Great design and an innovative construction system have helped us in developing a housing scheme that challenges traditional housebuilding methods.”

Ivan Harbour, Senior Partner and Lead Architect for Y:Cube at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, said: “Y:Cube offers generous space and exceptional insulation, daylight and acoustics. By delivering high-quality accommodation using quick and cost-effective volumetric technology, we hope to offer a new model for house building in the future.”

YMCA hopes to roll out other similar Y:Cube schemes across London and parts of England in the near future.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*British post-war mass housing.
*Modular buildings.
*Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
*Prefabrication.
*RSHP.
*WikiHouse.
*Y:Cube.

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